DRAGON FRUIT (PITAYA)
Native to Central America dragonfruit or pitaya has been documented in Aztec literature since the 13th.century. Pitaya is commercially grown in Colombia, Nicaragua and Vietnam. Brought in by the French, the dragonfruit is called thang loy in Vietnamese and cultivated extensively in Vietnam where the average yield range from 20-25 tonnes per hectare.
MedicineDragon fruits reputedly improve eyesight and prevent hypertension. The seeds of the fruit supposed help in controlling blood glucose levels in people with non-insulin-dependent hyperglycaemic conditions (a kind of diabetes). It is also used to treat stomach and endocrine problems.
The fruit is popular eaten chilled, out of hand. It is also used to flavor drinks and pastries.
Dragon FruitHylocereus undatus
a.k.a. Pitahaya, Strawberry Pear
Vietnam
Minimum Order:
1 container
1,74usd/kg
Round, often red colored fruit with prominent scales. The thin rind encloses the large mass of sweetly flavored white or red pulp and small black seeds. Some varieties are pinkish or yellow.
Variant namesCommon name: Dragon Fruit or Dragon Pearl Fruit.Scientific name: Hylocereus undatus, or its synonym, Cereus triangularis.Malay name: Kaktus madu.Chinese name: Long guo (Mandarin).Vietnamese name: Thanh long.Other common names: Pitahaya, Strawberry Pear, Cactus fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Belle of the Night, Cinderella plant
Vietnam
Minimum Order:
1 container
Price for Minimum Order:
1,74usd/kg
Nutritional Facts
Dragonfruit is rich in fibre, Vitamin C and minerals. The typical nutritional value per 100g of dragonfruit is as follows :
Ashes
0.68g
Fat
0.61g
Fiber
0.9g
Phosphorus
36.1mg
Carotene
0.012g
Protein
0.229g
Water
83.0g
Calcium
8.8g
Iron
0.65mg
Riboflavin
0.045mg
Niacin
0.430mg
Ascorbic Acid
9.0mg
Dragonfruit is also rich in phytoalbumins which are highly valued for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants prevent the formation of cancer causing free radicals. In Taiwan, diabetics use the fruit as a food substitute for rice and as a fibre rich part of the diet.
Dragonfruit may be eaten raw as a dessert fruit, juiced and used in cocktails, ice creams and fermented into an alcoholic beverage.
Dragonfruit is rich in fibre, Vitamin C and minerals. The typical nutritional value per 100g of dragonfruit is as follows :
Ashes
0.68g
Fat
0.61g
Fiber
0.9g
Phosphorus
36.1mg
Carotene
0.012g
Protein
0.229g
Water
83.0g
Calcium
8.8g
Iron
0.65mg
Riboflavin
0.045mg
Niacin
0.430mg
Ascorbic Acid
9.0mg
Dragonfruit is also rich in phytoalbumins which are highly valued for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants prevent the formation of cancer causing free radicals. In Taiwan, diabetics use the fruit as a food substitute for rice and as a fibre rich part of the diet.
Dragonfruit may be eaten raw as a dessert fruit, juiced and used in cocktails, ice creams and fermented into an alcoholic beverage.
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LEON MANN & HA THANH HUYEN.
NBR 7 AGENCY.
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