Dragonfruit (Pitaya)
Fruit
This fruit is not a drag!
Dragon fruit, appropriately named for its scale-like skin, is found in the subtropical regions throughout Asia, Central and South America. This exotic cactus fruit is sweet, juicy and crisp, much like that of a kiwi or watermelon. The flesh, when eaten raw, is mildly sweet and low in calories, and has a nutty flavor. It is often converted into juices, purees, and wines, and sometimes used to flavor beverages or ice creams. Yum!
Did you know?
- Dragonfruits vary in size, but most are roughly the size of an orange.
- The Dragonfruit grows on a cactus that blooms for only one night per fruit cycle.
- Other names for this fruit include strawberry pear, pitaya or pitahaya.
Products:
We can source Dragonfruit in the following formats:
- IQF Fruits
- Juice Concentrates
- Purees