Tropical Premium Chameleon Dragon Fruits

Premium Grade

weighs approx 300-500gms per fruit ... This rare breed "Chameleon" Dragon fruits or Pitaya Roja - Duotone colours grow on long, thin, vining cactuses that are often seen growing up trees, fences or walls. On the outside, "Chameleon" Dragon fruits look almost identical to the red or white-fleshed variety.

The 2 tones of bright magenta mixed with whitish flesh of the "Chameleon" Dragon fruit is the result of a compound called betacyanin, which is the same pigment present in beets and prickly pear fruit. The pulp has the texture of kiwi fruit, with small, black edible seeds throughout. "Chameleon" Dragon fruit is sweet and tasty and has mild acidity.

"Chameleon" Dragon fruit contains high amounts of vitamin C and has high fibre content and is often eaten raw, scooped with a spoon directly from the rind. Many prefer to refrigerate the fruits prior to eating, to chill the pulp within.

Store "Chameleon" Dragon fruit in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to two/three weeks. The fruit can be frozen for up to a year when sealed in a plastic bag. "Chameleon" Dragon fruit can also be dried to preserve.

Dried Dragon fruit has ten times the nutritional benefits of fresh fruit. The benefits of Dragon fruit include improving the health of the eyes and skin, including protecting the skin from ultraviolet damage 😍😋👍🏻