Fresh Dragon Fruit, also known as Pitaya and Kamalam, has vivid pink skin and speckled white or red flesh. Its mild, delicately sweet flavour is often compared with kiwi and pear, while the small edible seeds add a gentle crunch. Serve it in smoothie bowls, fruit platters, fruit chaat and chilled desserts. Browse our Fresh Fruits or explore all produce in Fresh Foods.
Halve the fruit and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, or peel and cut it into cubes. Blend it with banana and coconut milk for a smoothie bowl, add it to fruit salads and platters, or use it in juices, mocktails, fruit chaat and chilled desserts.
What does dragon fruit taste like?
It has a mild, subtly sweet flavour often compared with kiwi and pear. Flavour and flesh colour can vary by variety.
How do I know when dragon fruit is ready to eat?
Look for evenly coloured skin and fruit that yields slightly to gentle pressure without feeling soft or bruised.
Can I eat dragon fruit seeds?
Yes. The small black seeds are edible and do not need to be removed.