Pitaya — Dragonfruit
- White-Fleshed Pitaya: This variety has white flesh with small black seeds. It is often considered the sweetest and has a milder flavor compared to the other types. The skin of white-fleshed pitaya is usually pink or yellow.
- Red-Fleshed Pitaya: The flesh of this variety is deep red or magenta, and it also contains black seeds. Red-fleshed pitaya tends to be slightly sweeter than the white-fleshed variety and has a more intense flavor. The skin of red-fleshed pitaya is usually pink or red.
- Yellow-Fleshed Pitaya: Yellow-fleshed pitaya has yellow or pale yellow flesh and black seeds. It has a flavor profile that’s often described as a cross between the other two varieties, with a balance of sweetness and tartness. The skin of yellow-fleshed pitaya is usually yellow or pale green.
The fruit is native to Central America but is now grown in various tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including Southeast Asia, the Americas, and parts of Australia.
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