Dragon Fruit - Pitaya Ejder Meyvesi

Dragon fruit is one of the most curious fruits in our country. Consumption of dragon fruit, which is among the richest fruits in terms of vitamins and minerals, is highly recommended. Dragon fruit is also known as pitaya or pithaya. In some countries, this fruit is called strawberry pear. Dragon fruit is among the most grown fruits in South America. It has a very sour and refreshing taste.

What is Dragon Fruit?
Dragon fruit is a fruit from a cactus species. This fruit, whose scientific name is known as Hylocereus, is called sweet pitaya. Dragon fruit has become a popular fruit in recent years. Dragon fruit is a fruit rich in antioxidants. It is called one of the tropical fruits.

How to Eat Dragon Fruit?
To consume dragon fruit, you need a knife. After being cut in the middle with a knife, the fleshy part, that is, the part to be eaten, is taken out. You can consume the meat part directly in raw form. If you wish, you can also extract the juice from this meaty part and consume it that way. Do not consume this fruit with its peel. The peel is inedible and has a bitter taste. If you wish, you can make your tea directly from the flowered part and consume it that way.