About Pitaya
Pitaya, better known as dragon fruit! Its pink skin attracts attention, its pulp can be white or pink. There are different varieties, even having a yellow skin. A sweet, juicy and tasty fruit.
specifications
Name: Pitaya white and red
Net Weight: 3.5kg
Gross Weight: 3.9kg
Market: Local e external
storage tips
After opening, the advice is to consume the fruit immediately. The fruit can be stored in the fridge and lasts around 5 to 6 days refrigerated. Only the pulp, the advice is to store in jars with lids to preserve the fruit.
how to consume
Because it is a juicy fruit, pitaya is ideal for consumption in natura, it is great in juices or smoothies, a rich source of nutrients and vitamins. Freezing the pulp and hitting the blender turns into a delicious ice cream. For those who like to bet on the savory dish, pitaya is a great combination in the salad.
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origin
The fruit, from the cactaceae family, the pitaya is typical of regions with a hot climate and had its origin in Mexico. In Brazil, pitaya cultivation began in the 1990s, with production concentrated in the state of São Paulo, due to its ideal climate, similar to that of Mexico.
