#basic introduction
Measure the fruit of the sky ruler for the cactus family. Sweet, cool in nature. With thirst-quenching effect.
Dragon fruit contains a special vegetable protein that can bind heavy metals to excrete them and prevent heavy metal poisoning in the human body. Its vitamin C and cellulose detoxify and clear stools.
In addition, dragon fruit has a more special component - betaine. Betaine is further divided into betacyanin and betaxanthin. The pigment in pitaya peel is betacyanin, and the pigment contained in the pulp of red-fleshed fruit is also betacyanin. It has antioxidant, anti-free radical, anti-aging effects, and can also improve the prevention of brain cell degeneration and inhibit the occurrence of dementia.
At the same time, dragon fruit also contains vitamin C that whitens the skin and rich water-soluble dietary fiber that has the effect of losing weight, lowering blood sugar, moisturizing the intestines, and preventing colorectal cancer.
Red meat varieties are richer in anthocyanins, which can fight free radicals and prevent aging. The sesame-like seeds are also rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and other minerals, which enrich the nutritional value of the fruit.
Variety
The varieties are mainly divided into two kinds of peel color: red and yellow; flesh of red and white. There are three varieties of red skin and white meat, yellow skin and white meat, and red skin red meat. Among them, red skin and white meat are the most common ones, and the excellent varieties of red skin and red meat are gradually introduced.
supply season
Hong Kong's supply is most suitable from April to October.
storage method
It should be refrigerated, but the shelf life of red crystal is relatively short. Due to the high water and sugar content, it can be stored for about one to two weeks to prevent the fruit from being frostbitten and deteriorated. It is recommended to buy it now or store it in the refrigerator.
#* Taboo crowd
Appropriate: Suitable for people with hypertension, diabetes, gout and indigestion.
Taboo: Those with cold bottom should eat less.
#*Food compatibility
Availability: Not reported in the literature.
Xiang Ke: No literature report.
cooking tips
The fruit is oval in shape, about 10-15 cm long and 7-10 cm in diameter. The red rind has green rounded triangular scales, and the pulp is white with black sesame-like seeds. In addition, the yellow dragon fruit has yellow scales, and the fruit is shaped like a peach. Depending on the variety, there are basically yellow skin white meat, red skin white meat, and red skin red meat. The fruit can be eaten raw or juiced.
#Remarks
The red rind creates a color tint. The flowers of this plant are used as medicine to treat bronchitis and cervical lymph node tuberculosis; folks claim that its stem can treat parotid inflammation (external application).
common dishes
Dragon Fruit Fried Shrimp Balls
Nutritional value: Dragon fruit has the functions of lowering blood pressure, anti-oxidation, eliminating fire and improving constipation.
Cooking method: Red dragon fruit can be added to salads, used to marinate meat, made into juice, mixed with yogurt and made into smoothies.
Special attention: people with cold constitution should not eat too much dragon fruit.
