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Pitahaya, or dragon fruit, are exotic cactus fruits with a unique appearance. The fruit has a leathery pink or yellow skin, with white or red flesh and black seeds. The pitahaya’s flesh is like a refreshing mix of watermelon and kiwi. It is slightly sweet and low in calories.
Our pitahayas are growing more popular every day. Yex provides active promotional support for this wonderful product and we will be happy to help you with promotions and activities!
Our pitahayas go under our brand Discovered.
| Name | Pitahaya of dragon fruit |
| Family | Cactus |
| Species | Hylocereus undatus |
| Origin | Mexico en America |
| Source | Vietnam, Thailand, Israel |
| Availability | Year-round |
| Packaging | Ask about the options |
| Brand | Discovered or supplier’s brand |
Before selling, pitahayas must be stored in a cool, dry place at 7 to 10°C and at a relative humidity (RH) of 85 to 90%.
We recommend that consumers store pitahayas in the refrigerator. Pitahayas taste best when they are eaten fresh and cold
Pitahayas taste best when they are eaten fresh and cold. The flesh is perfect in salads, desserts and cocktails or as a garnish.
Allow to ripen at room temperature or keep in the refrigerator for a few days. Pitahaya is ripe when the skin is pink and the leaves are bright green.
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Pitahayas originally come from Mexico and America, growing in many warm countries where temperatures reach as much as 40°C. Our Discovered pitahayas come primarily from Vietnam, Thailand and Israel.
Pitahaya goes under our brand Discovered. The packaging on Discovered products provides not only details about their source and flavour – and the standard table of nutritional values – but also explains how the product should be stored and prepared.
