Dragon Fruit

June 8, 2012 | Filed Under Dragon Fruit, Fruits 

The other day at the supermarket, I came across this fruit with an enticing name.  I’d never seen or tasted it before.

 

I was tempted to buy one to see what it tastes like.

However after my past experience with the guavas, in the same store,

I decided to pass on the opportunity.

Has anyone tasted a dragon fruit before?  How does it taste?

Paz

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14 Responses to “Dragon Fruit”

  1. Rosa
    on June 8th, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    They don’t taste bad but are a bit bland, in my opinion. I love guava, though…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  2. Simona UNITED STATES
    on June 8th, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Sorry, I have no experience with this fruit.

  4. kat JAPAN
    on June 8th, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    I agree with Rosa, it is a bit bland, but the seeds inside kinda reminded me of kiwi, just a bit bland.

  5. Bella NETHERLANDS
    on June 8th, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Paz, I’ve never had dragon fruit but its quirky appearance always catches my eye when I see it at the market! :)

  6. MaryAnn D UNITED STATES
    on June 8th, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    What everyone says is correct. It is rather bland, the insides are similar to kiwi but white & there are other colors besides the pink.

  7. Evilyn AUSTRALIA
    on June 9th, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    I have been growing red dragonfruit for years now. It is a form of cactus, often cultivated in asian countries. Fruit is preceeded by night opening large white flowers, which rapidly form green fruit, turning to red when ripe. Taste is quite subtle and is very juicy. I have made jam from the fruit – mixed with either apple or rosellas as they don’t appear to have any pectin. Generally I serve as part of a fruit platter – added just before serving as the juice seeps into the things it touches. Also serve it with either yoghurt or custard. I think it would go well with rosewater flavour or in a rose petal jam too. Whatever you serve it with, flavour needs to be subtle to compliment the mild dragonfruit flavour..otherwise just use it for the visual impact. Fresh fruit impacts on colour in digestion, like beetroot, so don’t get frightened when you see red in the toilet bowl!

  8. Paz UNITED STATES
    on June 11th, 2012 at 4:22 am

    Hi Rosa: I love guava, too!

    Hi Simona: Thank you for this link!

    Hi Kat: What an interesting description — a bland kiwi!

    Hi Bella: I find it interesting that this fruit seems to be available in a lot of places.

    Hi MaryAnn D: Welcome and thanks for your input!

    Hi Evilyn: Welcome! Thanks so much for this very interesting info!

    Thanks for stopping by, everyone!
    Paz

  9. vianney UNITED STATES
    on June 12th, 2012 at 9:35 am

    I have been looking for dragon fruit for almost a month now, lol!! no where to be found here in south texas.

  10. Paz UNITED STATES
    on June 12th, 2012 at 10:54 am

    Vianney: LOL! Seriously? Well, you can find a lot here!

    Paz

  11. Ben
    on June 12th, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I have been eating dragon fruit for over 10 years now. I first had it when i was in Nicaragua. There are some new farms popping up here in socal too. I buy dried dragonfruit from this company http://pitayaplus.com/ they are based in socal. They have an awesome social mission too!

  12. Paz UNITED STATES
    on June 12th, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Hi Ben: Thanks for the info about Pitaya Plus. I will check them out! I’m not anxious to try pitaya. :)

    Paz

  13. Nicole AUSTRALIA
    on August 4th, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    I tried this the other day. I can’t really describe its taste, but it somewhat sweet and not bad at all. It has the appearance and texture of a kiwi fruit. It’s a very lovely, vibrant fruit.

  14. Paz UNITED STATES
    on August 6th, 2012 at 4:06 am

    Hi Nicole: Welcome! Thanks for the description!

    Paz

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