Red Dragon Fruit

A member of the cactus family, dragon fruit is unmistakable for its fiery scaled skin. The red-fleshed variety carries a deep magenta interior and is noticeably sweeter than its white-fleshed relative.

Taste & Texture

Somewhere between melon and pear, with a light floral sweetness. The texture is juicy and creamy, while the tiny black seeds add a gentle crunch, much like sesame. It is ripe when the skin gives slightly and the tips of the scales begin to dry.

How to Enjoy

• Halve it and eat straight from the skin with a spoon — the purest way.
• Dice into yoghurt, granola or fruit salads.
• Use frozen chunks as a smoothie-bowl base; it lends a natural magenta colour.
• Blend with lime and mint for a refreshing cooler or sorbet.

Storage

If under-ripe, rest at room temperature for 1–2 days. Once ripe, keep in the crisper drawer for 4–7 days. After cutting, store covered and use within 2 days.

Nutrition

A high-water fruit containing fibre and vitamin C. The colour of the red-fleshed variety comes from betacyanin pigments.

This is a natural agricultural product: size, colour and weight may vary by harvest and by batch.