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Strikingly beautiful and delicately sweet, Dragon Fruit — known as Kamalam in Hindi and Pitaya internationally — is an exotic tropical fruit with vivid pink skin and speckled white or red flesh. Mild in flavour with a subtle sweetness reminiscent of kiwi and pear, it is as visually stunning as it is nutritious. A favourite in smoothie bowls, fruit platters, and health-conscious kitchens across the UK. Browse our full range in Fresh Fruits or explore all our fresh produce in Fresh Foods.
For a classic Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl, blend frozen dragon fruit with banana and coconut milk, pour into a bowl, and top with granola, fresh fruit, and chia seeds. Dragon fruit is also delicious simply halved and scooped with a spoon, sliced into fruit salads and platters, or blended into juices and mocktails for a vibrant pink colour. In Indian cooking, it is increasingly used in fruit chaats and chilled desserts.
Store unripe dragon fruit at room temperature until the skin is evenly coloured and yields slightly to gentle pressure — usually 2–3 days. Once ripe, refrigerate and consume within 3–5 days. Cut dragon fruit should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and used within 2 days.
Q: What does dragon fruit taste like?
A: Dragon fruit has a mild, subtly sweet flavour — often compared to a cross between kiwi and pear. The white-fleshed variety is milder, while the red-fleshed variety is slightly sweeter and more vibrant in colour.
Q: How do I know when dragon fruit is ripe?
A: Ripe dragon fruit has evenly bright pink or red skin with no brown patches, and yields slightly to gentle pressure. The fins (leaf-like tips) should be slightly dry but not completely brown.
Q: Can I eat dragon fruit seeds?
A: Yes — the tiny black seeds throughout the flesh are completely edible and add a slight crunch. They are similar to kiwi seeds and do not need to be removed.
