Dragon fruit is an exotic fruit with a wonderful magenta colored peel and either white, or red or yellow flesh depending on its variety. It is popular in Central and South America and East Asia. It is also known as Pitaya. But we really like the name dragon fruit. According to an old traditional legend the fruit was created thousands of years ago by fire breathing dragons. Another explanation suggests that it took his name from the fact that its peel reminds to us the skin of a dragon. Dragon fruit is a member of the plant family cactacae. It is slightly sweet and crunchy and tastes a bit like a cross between a kiwi and a melon. This amazing fruit of nature has few calories and is rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and trace elements. It is a good source of B1, B2 and B3 vitamins and an excellent source of Vitamin C. Its long list of beneficial ingredients is complemented by carotene which is necessary for the eyesight and phosphorus and calcium both needed for bone health. It is often recommended in low-calorie diets and it has been shown to be beneficial in obese, diabetic, hypertensive people and to those who suffer from asthma. It has natural sweet taste because it contains fructose. This product is 100% dried fruit, it is completely sugar-free and this makes it an extremely healthy choice.
Sugar-free dragon fruit (Thailand)
