Description

✅ Dragon Fruit Specifications – General Overview:

1. Varieties:

   • White-Flesh Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus): The most common variety, with pink skin and white flesh, mild sweet flavor.

   • Red-Flesh Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus costaricensis): Pink skin with vibrant red flesh, sweeter and more aromatic than the white variety.

   • Yellow Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus megalanthus): Yellow skin, white flesh, and a tangy, mildly sweet flavor, often considered the sweetest variety.

2. Quality:

   • Grade A: Fully ripe, bright skin, no blemishes, firm flesh, and evenly colored.

   • Grade B: Minor imperfections, slight discoloration but still edible.

   • Grade C: Overripe, soft, or damaged, generally used for processing into juices, smoothies, or dried.

3. Size:

   • Small: 250g–350g per fruit.

   • Medium: 350g–500g per fruit (most common for export).

   • Large: 500g–800g per fruit (seen in premium varieties).

4. Color:

   • Skin: Bright pink or yellow, depending on the variety.

   • Flesh: White, red, or purple, with small black seeds scattered throughout.

5. Taste:

   • Mildly Sweet and Refreshing: The taste is a mild mix of kiwi and pear, slightly tangy with a refreshing flavor.

   • Texture: Soft, slightly crunchy from the tiny black seeds, and juicy.

6. Moisture Content: Approx. 90%, with high water content making the fruit juicy and refreshing.

7. Shelf Life:

   • Shelf Life: 5–7 days at room temperature when ripe.

   • Cold Storage: Extends shelf life to 2–3 weeks at 5°C–7°C, preserving the quality and texture.

   • Dried Dragon Fruit: Can last up to 1 year, offering a longer shelf life for export.