Organic
Pitahaya
"Nature's Jewel of Tropical Bliss"
Pitahaya, a vibrant tropical fruit with scale-like skin, is a nutrient-rich, refreshing delight bursting with juicy pulp and tiny black seeds.
Also known as
Pitaya, Dragon Fruit, Queen of the Night
Botanical name
Selenicereus undatus
Product Details
PLU Code
93319
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pitahaya › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Central and South America
Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Pitahaya
Pitahaya has an excellent water content, rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for pitahaya, specifically the yellow skin variety of Hylocereus lindatus, are approximately as follows:
Calories per 100 grams: 42-52
Carbohydrates: 9-11 grams
Fiber: 2-3 grams
Protein: 0.6-0.7 grams
Water content: 90-92%
Sugar content: 6-9 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Fat: 0.2-0.4 grams
Vitamin C: 8-30 milligrams
Vitamin B1: 0.02 milligrams
Vitamin B2: 0.06 milligrams
Vitamin B3: 0.1 milligrams
Potassium: 150-200 milligrams
Phosphorus: 10 milligrams
Iron: 0.5 milligrams
Antioxidants and minerals like magnesium and calcium are also present in smaller amounts.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for yellow pitaya (Selenicereus megalanthus). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Packaging
Ventilated packaging, ideally with holes or mesh to prevent moisture buildup
Storage Notes: Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 315-317.
Applies to: yellow pitaya (Selenicereus megalanthus).
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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