Red Dragon Fruit

RED DRAGONFRUIT—AKA “Pitaya”

• What does it taste like?
Red Dragonfruit can taste very sweet to mildly sweet, depending on its growing conditions. Its flavor is often described as a refreshing mix of watermelon, kiwi, and pear. Red Dragonfruits are commonly described as sweeter than White Dragonfruits but less sweet than Yellow Dragonfruits.

• What does it smell like?
Red Dragonfruit has a floral aroma that’s compared to a mix of melons and berries.

• What does it feel like?
Red Dragonfruit has a soft, yet relatively thick (pink) skin and a seed-filled, pulpy, and juicy (red) inner flesh.

• Where does it grow?
Red Dragonfruit is native to Central America and South America. It’s commonly grown in Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Panama, and Uruguay.

• How do you eat it?
Red Dragonfruit is mostly eaten raw, by simply peeling the skin off or by cutting it and scooping the flesh. It’s also popular to add in desserts, smoothies, candies, and drinks.

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