How to Eat Dragon Fruit

Here are some steps for how to eat this fruit:

1. The first step is obviously to rinse the fruit well under cold water to remove dirt and debris. It should be noted that the skin of dragon fruit is not edible and should be discarded.

2. Then cut the fruit in half lengthwise using a sharp knife.

3. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh out of dragon fruit and eat it or one can also cut it into cubes and grill it.  

4. One can also add the fleshy part to a variety of dishes, such as smoothies, salads, or desserts.

5. Enjoy energy-rich and healthy fruit.

Dragon Fruit is a type of fruit belonging to the genus Hylocereus of the Cactaceae family. It is also known as pitaya or pitahaya. Though the fruit is native to Central and South America, it is cultivated in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, and throughout tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. The fruit is called the “Dragon” fruit because it has vibrant pink or red skin covered with a green scary spike that gives it the look of a dragon. The fruit inside has white pulp with black seeds and sweet, juicy flesh. Dragon fruit is a good source of nutrition, particularly vitamins, and antioxidants, which benefit the body’s immune system. Interestingly, dragon fruit might seem to be a foreign fruit, but its flavour is similar to a mix of kiwi and pear. The fruit due to its nutritional benefits is in high demand throughout the world. Currently, Vietnam is the world’s largest producer and exporter of dragon fruit.