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Pitaya
Pitaya, also called dragon fruit, is a tropical cactus fruit with mildly sweet flesh and edible seeds. It is commonly eaten fresh and comes in white, pink, or red-fleshed varieties.
Beneficial properties
high in fiber
contains antioxidants
source of vitamin C
hydrating
contains prebiotic fiber
Nutritional highlights
Pitaya provides fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and small amounts of iron, along with antioxidant compounds such as betalains in red-fleshed varieties.