Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that comes from a cactus plant and is known for its bright skin, crunchy texture, and sweet flavor:
- Appearance: Dragon fruit has a scaly exterior that can be pink, red, or purple, and a flesh that can be white, red, or yellow. The flesh contains many small black seeds.
- Taste: Dragon fruit has a sweet flavor that’s similar to a kiwi or pear. There are two varieties: a sour variety found in Central and South America, and a sweet variety that’s often red-skinned and white-fleshed.
- Other names: Dragon fruit is also known as pitaya or pitahaya.
- Nutrition: Dragon fruit is high in fiber and antioxidants, and low in calories.
- Uses: Dragon fruit can be eaten raw, or used to make wine, juice, spreads, or desserts. The flowers can be eaten as a vegetable or made into tea. The peel can be used as a food coloring or thickener.
- Health benefits: Some studies suggest that dragon fruit may help lower blood sugar, improve gut health, strengthen the immune system, and lower inflammation.
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