Tell you how to choose delicious dragon

Dragon fruit has many different varieties, depending on the needs and preferences of each person. Some have a beautiful red-pink crust or another has a pale yellow skin like a pineapple. In particular, this fruit also has two most popular varieties, that is red flesh dragon fruit and white flesh dragon fruit.

The flesh of dragon fruit has a sweet taste when cooked and easy to eat, so it is suitable for both children and adults. To enjoy the natural sweet and sour taste, the choice of dragon fruit is very important. So, Hello Bacsi will tell you how to choose fresh dragon fruits!

1. Nutrition content of dragon fruits

Not only has the delicious taste, dragon fruit also has many  benefits for health . Dragon fruit is a fruit rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin C. A medium-sized dragon fruit contains about 10% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C. Not only that, this fruit also contains polyunsaturated fatty acids (good for health), some B vitamins, as well as carotene, protein and minerals.

The calcium content of dragon fruit plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones and teeth structure, while iron and phosphorus minerals nourish blood and tissue formation. Thanks to that, eating dragon fruit regularly helps you strengthen the immune system, while promoting the healing process of bruises, wounds or even minimizing respiratory problems.

Another advantage is that the dragon does not contain mixed carbohydrates, instead provides you with vitamin B3 and a number of other B vitamins to help you absorb quickly into the body. In addition, the chemical captin contained in dragon fruit is also very good for cardiovascular health and has been used as a medicine to treat heart problems . Meanwhile, the oil content of dragon fruit seeds acts as a mild laxative.

2. The secret to choosing delicious dragon fruits

To be able to make the most of the nutrition as well as the health benefits of dragon fruit, you should choose a dragon fruit that is both ripe and sweet and sour. Here are steps to help you choose the delicious dragon fruit as you like:

• Step 1: Check the outer skin of the dragon fruit

Normally, dragon fruit will have bright pink or dark yellow skin depending on the dragon fruit variety. Therefore, you should look for fresh, eye-catching fruits and avoid picking berries, bruises or knives. Although the uneven color of the skin is quite common, you should still choose a fruit that is uniform in color and bright. If you find that the skin has some specific dark spots (such as dark yellow, dark brown), this may be a sign that the dragon fruit has been overcooked and should not be purchased.

• Step 2: Touch the root of the dragon fruit

If you feel the roots are brittle and prone to breaking, the dragon fruit may have been overcooked. You should choose to buy dragon fruit with flexible and soft stalks.

• Step 3: Check the outer leaf of dragon fruit

The outer leaf is the wing of the dragon. A delicious dragon fruit will have light-colored leaves, not brown at the end of the tops (another sign that the fruit is ripe).

• Step 4: Use your finger to gently press the dragon fruit

The perfectly ripe dragon fruit will give you a slightly softer feel like when you squeeze an avocado or mango. On the contrary, if your fingers feel too soft or too hard, choose another one.

• Step 5: Smell the dragon fruit smell 

Choose fruits with a light aroma of tropical fruit. This is a sign that the flesh inside is ripe and has a moderate sweetness.

After buying a dragon fruit as you like, you should store in a cool place like room temperature and avoid direct sunlight if you want the dragon to ripen further. When the dragon fruit is fully ripe, the pink or yellow crust will turn darker. At that time, you can put the dragon in the refrigerator compartment to cool longer, about 5 days! Avoid leaving dragon fruit for too long in your cupboard.

3. Some points to note when eating dragon fruit

Although dragon fruit is cool and helps cool the body , you need to know about some special precautions before eating this fruit.

• If you are suffering from diarrhea, do not eat dragon fruits because the coolness of this fruit can make your diarrhea worse.

• People with diabetes should also avoid eating lots of dragon fruits. Dragon fruit is a good source of glucose, so eating a lot of dragon fruits can cause high blood sugar levels.

• Pregnant women should also refrain from eating dragon fruit and consult with a doctor before use.

Once you know how to choose a delicious dragon fruit, add this fruit to your family's dessert menu to cool off on a hot summer day. You can try to learn how to prepare dragon fruit smoothies , dragon fruit juice, dragon wine, dragon fruit syrup and dragon ice cream to diversify the dessert menu and increase the appetite for meals!