Dragon Fruit white flesh
Every 100g of fresh fruit contains: ENERGETIC VALUE Approximately 57 kilocalories NUTRITION FACTS Carbohydrates 15.2 g • Dietary fiber 3.1 g • Sugar 9.7 g Fat 0.1 g Protein 0.4 g VITAMINS AND MINERALS • B9, Choline, C, K • Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium CULINARY USES Dragon fruit is mostly enjoyed fresh on its own. It can be used raw in fruit salad or salsa, in smoothies or smoothie bowls and in refreshing drinks. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRUIT Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or the strawberry pear, is a beautiful tropical fruit that is sweet and crunchy. The plant the fruit comes from is actually a type of cactus of the genus Hylocereus, which includes about 20 different species. Dragon fruit has a sweet, delicate taste that could be characterized as "tropical." It has been described as a cross between kiwi and pear, or kiwi and watermelon. The texture is somewhat creamy with little seeds, similar to that of kiwifruit. HEALTH BENEFITS • Dragon fruit contains prebiotic fiber that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut — potentially improving metabolic health • The vitamin C and carotenoids in dragon fruit may boost your immune system and prevent infection by protecting your white blood cells from damage • Dragon fruit is one of the few fresh fruits that contain iron. Iron plays a crucial role in transporting oxygen throughout your body. It also plays an important role in breaking down food into energy • Dragon fruit offers more magnesium than most fruits, with 18% of your RDI in just one cup.
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