Dragon fruit (Hylocereus Undatus), a tropical fruit popular in Southeast Asia. It is known as Buah Naga in Malaysia and Pitaya. It has been cultivated on a large scale in Malaysia as well as in other countries
Dragonfruit is red in colour, very rich in fibre, Vitamin C and minerals notably phosphorus and calcium. Red pitayas seem to be richer in the former, yellow ones in the latter.
Dragonfruit is also rich in phytoalbumins which are highly valued for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants prevent the formation of cancer causing free radicals. In Taiwan, diabetics use the fruit as a food substitute for rice and as a fibre rich part of the diet.
The seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, and in particular Red Pitayas contain very little saturated fat.
It supposedly increases excretion of heavy metal toxins and lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. Eaten regularly, it is credited with alleviating chronic respiratory tract ailments
Dragonfruit may be eaten raw as a dessert fruit, juiced and used in cocktails, ice creams and fermented into an alcoholic beverage.
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