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Dragon Fruit - A Tropical Fruit with Multiple Health Benefits

Cesare Della Santina
CDS Foods founder Cesare Della Santina possesses 20 years of experience in the sale and importation of various foods, including garlic, ginger, and shallots. Cesare Della Santina has expanded the company’s produce selection to include fruits such as Asian pears and pomelos. CDS Foods also imports and sells dragon fruit, a tropical fruit indigenous to Central America and grown in multiple countries in Southeast Asia.
A vibrantly colored fruit produced by several species of cactus, dragon fruit sports an unusual appearance with soft skin and spike-like scales. The most common variants have bright red or magenta skin and white or red flesh, although some types may be yellow or pink. Its pulp contains a plethora of tiny seeds and features a crunchy texture and mildly sweet taste. Also known as a pitaya, the fruit thrives in tropical and subtropical environments and draws moisture through its succulent stem.
Dragon fruit possesses numerous vitamins and minerals, making it an exceptionally healthy fruit rich in natural nutrients such as iron, calcium, and vitamins C, B1, and B2. Filled with dietary fiber, it also contains active antioxidants that boost the immune system and help the body clear itself of free radicals.