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Delicious Dragon…Fruit That Is!
Delicious Dragon…Fruit That Is!

Delicious Dragon…Fruit That Is!

Dragon fruit (a.k.a. “pitaya”) is a beautiful fruit grown in Southeast Asia, Mexico, Central and South America, and Israel. The plant is football-shaped and has a leathery, leafy skin that is deep red or pink in color. It comes in three varieties: red flesh, white flesh and yellow flesh, all of which are embedded with hundreds of black seeds and have a mild, sweet taste. The best-tasting variety is the one with red flesh, which is succulent …