What are the Benefits of Dragon Fruit?
DRAGON FRUIT
This fruit, which grows in tropical regions and similar climates, is an exotic fruit also called Dragon Fruit, Dragon Fruit, Pitaya and Pitahaya. Dragon Fruit, a divine design wonder with both its appearance and taste, adds color to the tables with its elegance reflecting modernism.
The place where it was first discovered was South and Central America. Dragon Fruit, which comes from the Cactus family, will surprise you with its taste. Dragon Fruit, where you can experience the aroma of more than one fruit such as strawberry, kiwi and blackberry at the same time, also has various colors.
Dragon Fruit, especially in red, white and pink colors, is produced in Turkey. The taste of the Dragon Fruit we produce is even more delicious due to Antalya's tropical climate. Did you know that we produce 54 types of Dragon Fruit in our own garden? As the Tropik Sepeti family, we tried to answer your questions such as "How to eat Dragon Fruit, how to store Dragon Fruit and how to consume it."
HOW TO EAT DRAGON FRUIT
First of all, we pick the dragon fruits you ordered fresh from the branch and send them to you without waiting.
When it reaches you, the Dragon can be divided into two by cutting it lengthwise with the help of a knife.
You can easily peel the outer skin of the fruit with your hand. You can also divide it in half and consume it with a teaspoon.
Another option is to cut the outer part of the fruit with a knife at certain intervals and open the shell with your hand like a flower. You can also get help from the videos we have prepared for you on our tropicsepeti YouTube channel.
You can serve Dragon Fruit, which can be easily peeled, in cube form or in any shape you wish. Dragon Fruit will be a great option to decorate your tables due to its red and white color. And when consumed, you will not be able to get enough of the wonderful taste feast.
Storage conditions for Dragon Fruit are very easy. We recommend that you eat fresh dragon fruits immediately, but if you can resist the taste, you can keep them in the refrigerator for a few days. Due to the health benefits of Dragon Fruit, we recommend that you do not wait any longer. Additionally, if consumed after keeping it in the refrigerator for a few days, its aroma will be more pronounced and more delicious.
You can consume Dragon Fruit alone or follow many dragon fruit recipes;
Ice creams, desserts (waffles)
Fruit salad
It can also be consumed with drinks such as smoothies and cocktails.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND BENEFITS OF DRAGON FRUIT
This fruit is a rich source of nutrients. In addition, it has various vitamins, minerals, low calories and high fiber content. The average nutritional value of 100 G Dragon Fruit is as follows:
* 3 g fiber * 67.5 calories
* 10.2 mg iron * 38.90 mg magnesium
* 0.40 mg vitamin B1 * 20.5 mg vitamin C
* 0 g fat * 1.1 g protein
* 13 g carbohydrates * 328.40 mg potassium
It will help strengthen the immune system because it contains vitamin C and antioxidant (phenolic acid, betacyanin) properties.
It is heart friendly.
It helps lower cholesterol.
It is an excellent source of monounsaturated fats.
It regulates your digestive system.
Reduces signs of aging.
It is very good for diabetes.
If it continues to be consumed regularly in daily life and becomes a habit, there will be some kind of treatment method.