Some people don’t realize this, but raspberries are not seedless. All raspberries are composed of small sections called drupelets, each of which contains a single seed. On average, a raspberry has about 100 seeds, one for each drupelet. While some raspberry products are sold as ‘seedless’, no known varieties exist that do not contain seeds. … Read more
Ever noticed those little hairs on a raspberry? They’re not exactly hair, but the leftovers of the flower. The hairs are likely to serve an important purpose in protecting the fruit. Some might call them styles, but that’s not the official name for them. According to the North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA), the … Read more
The exotic dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) isn’t just a tropical delicacy. The fruit has many uses, some of which might surprise you. This overview discusses the three most important ones. Dragon fruits can be used for several cosmetic purposes, usually for treating acne, or as an after-sun skin treatment. The mild laxative effect … Read more
The healthy properties of dragon fruit cannot be denied. The fruit also known as pitaya is more popular now than ever — especially in drinkable form. But dragon fruit juice isn’t as good for you as the whole fruit. Here’s why. In general, dragon fruit juice is less healthy than whole dragon fruit because of … Read more
If you want to store your fresh dragon fruit longer, the freezer might seem like a logical place to start. While it can be done, it’s not always a great idea to freeze your pitayas. Freezing dragon fruit seriously affects the consistency of the edible flesh, and will also negatively affect the taste of the … Read more
A good amount of dragon fruit flesh consists of tiny black seeds. Just like the small seeds in a kiwi, these are perfectly edible, and might actually be good for you. According to the World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, dragon fruit seeds contain a lot of healthy fatty acids such as Omega-3 and … Read more
Between white, red, and yellow dragon fruit a lot of differences exist. The tropical delicacy also known as pitaya has many different colors, flavors, and health benefits. This overview will compare yellow with red dragon fruit. In another overview, we looked at the differences between white and red dragon fruit. Let’s explore the interesting facts … Read more
While white dragon fruit (pitaya blanca) is a lot more common, the red dragon fruit (pitaya roja) is definitely worth a try. The two varieties are fundamentally different in many ways. This overview will explain the most important differences between the two species in more detail. If you’re interested in the difference between the red … Read more
Dragon fruit (or pitaya) is a relatively expensive tropical fruit. The cost of a single dragon fruit will differ depending on where and when you buy them, and it will also matter which variety you want. In the USA, a fresh white dragon fruit costs $5.98 USD at Walmart. However, the price of a single … Read more
When fruit is seasonal, it means it is primarily harvested during a specific time of the year. For dragon fruit (also known as pitaya), harvesting season does not impact the availability of the fruit. Dragon fruit is in season during the summer, from June to September. The seasonality of fresh dragon fruit does not impact … Read more