Dragon fruit is an exotic looking fruit which belongs to the cactus family of plants with some unique health benefits. Most people will never have seen a Dragon fruit since it tends to grow in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America and Asia with exports being relatively low, although some supermarkets may sell the fruits.
A dragon fruit’s outside skin has scales which resemble a dragon and hence the name. Dragon fruit is a beautiful looking fruit with vibrant green and pinkish-red hues which appear to indicate that this fruit is nutritionally rich which it most definitely is. When cut open, the fruit reveals a creamy white flesh spotted with black seeds resembling a kiwi fruit. It is this edible fleshy part which is packed with nutrients. Most people describe the taste as a cross between a pear and a kiwi fruit.