Organic
Pitahaya Roja
"Nature's candy from the tropical Americas"
A vibrant, nutrient-rich pitaya with a deep red skin and sweet, refreshing pulp, its crunchy seeds burst with flavor in every bite.
Also known as
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear
Botanical name
Selenicereus undatus
Product Details
PLU Code
93040
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pitahaya › All Sizes
Origin
Central and South America, Southeast Asia
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Status
Approved
About Pitahaya Roja
Native to Central America, high in vitamin C and antioxidants, rich in fiber and water content.
Nutrition Information
Pitahaya Roja also known as Red Pitaya or Dragon Fruit, is a nutrient-rich fruit with numerous health benefits. Its nutritional content per 100 grams serving is as follows:
Energy 52-54 kcal
Carbohydrates 13.4-14 grams
Fiber 0.9-1.1 grams
Protein 0.5-0.6 grams
Fat 0.2-0.3 grams
Vitamin C 34-48 milligrams
Vitamin B2 0.05-0.06 milligrams
Vitamin B3 0.2-0.3 milligrams
Folate 3.8-5 micrograms
Potassium 329-346 milligrams
Manganese 0.04-0.08 milligrams
Copper 0.14-0.17 milligrams
Magnesium 10-12 milligrams
Phosphorus 11-13 milligrams
It is also rich in antioxidants and has several potential health benefits, including being a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for dragon fruit (red-skinned Hylocereus spp., white- or red-fleshed). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Packaging
Breathable packaging, preferably with ventilation holes to prevent moisture buildup
Shelf Life
up to 14 days
Storage Notes: Colder storage causes chilling injury (flesh translucency, softening, scale darkening, poor flavor) that shows after warming, especially in less mature fruit; mechanical injury and water loss are the other main problems. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 315-317.
Applies to: dragon fruit (red-skinned Hylocereus spp., white- or red-fleshed).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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