The appearance of the pitaya is very exotic: oval in shape, with thorns on the outside and three varieties can be found: yellow on the outside and white pulp with seeds inside, red on the outside and white pulp or red pulp with seeds inside. It is known as the dragon fruit and from Central America it has conquered palates around the world thanks to its sweet and pleasant flavor.
It is very versatile. It can be taken directly with a spoon – seeds included – or used to prepare smoothies, cakes, jams or ice cream. In short, it is one of the most interesting fruits when it comes to including it in the diet.
Pitaya is a treasure from a nutritional point of view, it contains antioxidants, mucilage, ascorbic acid, and phenols. It is rich in Vitamin C, it also contains group B vitamins, minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and has a high water content and has vegetable protein and soluble fiber. The seeds, which are edible, contain beneficial fatty acids. And one of its most notable properties is its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action, which is why the WHO recommends its consumption.
