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These fruits are most commonly known as the Dragon fruit but fruit is actually called a Pitaya. By the chinese, they are known as either the ”fire dragon fruit” or the “dragon pearl fruit”.
The vietnamese meaning for it is “green dragon” and the Thai meaning for it is ‘dragon crystal”. Other names for this fruit also includes strawberry pear, cactus fruit, Belle of the night and Cinderella plant.
When it comes in the form of a flower they refer to it as “moonflower” or “lady in the night” because they only bloom at night.
The dragon fruit has a very dramatic appearance
It can be white, magenta, bright pink, dark red or yellow skinned. The yellow skinned dragon fruit has green coloured spine-like scales, these scales turn yellow.
It is oval-shaped and on the inside the flesh of the fruit is either white or red with black seeds dotted all over;they look like black sesame seeds.
Dragon fruit is cultivated in tropical regions of the world, it is native to central america and is popular in southeast asia
It was introduced in vietnam by the french, and the french took the fruit from Columbia. Vietnam is the main commercial producer for dragon fruit.
Dragon Fruit is also grown in Mexico and other South American countries such as Argentina and Peru.
The cost of dragon fruit is by its weight (Lb).
At the supermarket it costs about $1.99 per pound.
Dragon fruit grow best in dry, arid conditions and requires basic fertilization planning. The shrubs do best in warmer climates, but are relatively tolerant to temperature shifts and changes.
When planting dragon fruit it is important to look for somewhere in full sunlight. It does not do well in freezing temperatures or in intense heat.
Dragon fruit is usually consumed raw and can be stored in the fridge for about 5 days.
How to prepare dragon fruit:
First place the dragon fruit on a cutting board or flat surface.
Use a knife to cut the dragon fruit in half.
Remove the skin of the dragon fruit with a spoon.
Slice it up and eat it any way you want.
Enjoy :)
Every 100g of dragon fruit contains about 0.61g of fat, 0.229g of protein, 8.8g of calcium and 0.9g of dietary fiber and about 99 calories.
_Dragon fruit can be consumed as a jam and can be used in a variety of recipes
-Contains iycopene; a natural antioxidant that is believed to fight cancer, heart disease and lower blood pressure
-Several nutrients found in the dragon fruit can contribute to healthy digestion, high energy levels, a strong immune system and healthy skin and eyesight
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