Dragon Fruit

Mildly sweet, refreshing, and striking in appearance, dragon fruit brings colour, texture, and gentle flavour to everyday eating.

Peak seasonJune – OctoberBest availability during the main harvest season
Calories per 100g57 kcalLight, refreshing, and naturally hydrating
Star nutrientVitamin CSupports normal immune function
Best forRefreshing snacksAlso excellent in fruit bowls and smoothies

Dragon fruit is one of the most distinctive fruits in the market, yet its flavour is pleasantly understated. Beneath its bright pink or yellow skin lies soft flesh dotted with tiny edible black seeds. The result is a fruit that feels light, refreshing, and easy to enjoy at any time of day.

As cultivation has expanded across parts of India, including southern regions, dragon fruit has become more widely available in Kerala. Its subtle sweetness allows it to blend naturally with breakfast bowls, smoothies, fruit salads, and light desserts without overpowering other ingredients.

Dragon fruit also offers worthwhile nutritional benefits. It provides dietary fibre, vitamin C, magnesium, and naturally occurring antioxidants. Combined with its high water content and modest calorie level, it makes a refreshing addition to a balanced diet.

How to pick a perfect one don’t get fooled by colour

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Look for bright skinChoose fruit with bright, evenly coloured skin and fresh-looking scales.
02
Check for gentle softnessThe fruit should yield slightly when pressed gently without feeling soft.
03
Avoid damaged fruitAvoid fruit with large bruises, shrivelled scales, or cracked skin.
04
Ripen if neededIf the fruit feels firm, allow it to ripen at room temperature for a day or two.

Tastiest ways to eat it beyond just slicing it

fresh dragon fruit cubes

Fresh dragon fruit cubes

Serve chilled cubes on their own to appreciate the fruit's delicate flavour and crisp texture.

dragon fruit and yoghurt bowl

Dragon fruit and yoghurt bowl

Combine diced dragon fruit with yoghurt, oats, and seeds for a light breakfast.

dragon fruit, kiwi and orange salad

Dragon fruit, kiwi and orange salad

The mild sweetness of dragon fruit balances beautifully with brighter citrus and kiwi flavours.

dragon fruit smoothie with banana

Dragon fruit smoothie with banana

Blend dragon fruit with banana and yoghurt for a naturally creamy and refreshing drink.

Nutrition · per 100g

What’s actually inside.

Energy57 kcal
Carbohydrates13 g
Dietary Fibre3 g
Total Sugars8 g
Vitamin C9 mg
Magnesium18 mg
Potassium268 mg

Bars show approximate % of an average adult’s daily reference intake.

🌿 Good to know
The tiny black seeds are completely edible and contribute additional fibre to the fruit. There is no need to remove them before eating.
Pairs well with
KiwiBananaOrangeYoghurtCoconutStrawberriesBlueberriesMintOatsChia Seeds

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