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Where is Yellow Dragon Fruit?

Palora, Morona Santiago, Ecuador, has the best pitahaya production in the world.

Pitahaya scientific name is Hylocereus triangularis, known as pitahaya or pitaya, from the cactus’s family.

The Palora’s pitahaya comes from the Ecuadorian Amazon, Morona Santiago Province. In this small town the largest number of hectares of Pitahaya exported from Ecuador is produced.

Finally, yellow dragon fruit is an endemic fruit from Palora, and it has not been genetically modified.

The scientific name of the pitahaya is hylocereus megalanthus, in Asia is known like HUANGLONG , known as pitahaya or pitaya, a species of the cactus’s family.

The pitahaya, precisely Palora’s type, comes from the Ecuadorian Amazon of Morona Santiago of the Palora canton. In this place, there is the most significant number of hectares planted throughout Ecuador, approximately 2,000 ha.

Finally, it is essential to indicate that yellow dragon fruit is an endemic fruit of the place and has not been genetically modified.

If you are interested in buying yellow pitahaya, you have three options;

1.- If you are a fruit distributor in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, and Hong Kong, you can coordinate your purchases with NankyFoods. We are an Ecuadorian company dedicated to the production and export of this exotic fruit.

2.- If you are the United States interested in buying pitahaya for private consumption, you can buy in this link: https://nantargreen.com/collections/all

Where to buy Yellow Dragon Fruit, near you?

If you are interested in buying yellow pitahaya, you have three options.

If you are a fruit importer, and distributor in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, and Hong Kong, you can contact Nanky Foods. We are an Ecuadorian company producer, and exporter of this exotic fruit.
If you are interested in buying pitahaya in small quantities, for single consumption, you can do it in the United States through Amazon.
If you are interested in purchasing pitahaya seeds, and you are in the United States or Spain, you can buy your seeds through Amazon.

What is the Yellow Dragon Fruit taste?

Palora yellow dragon fruit is quite juicy, and sweet, its Brix degree depends on the maturity level, which can be between 18 and 21 º Brix, its aroma is quite discreet, and its flavor could resemble a kiwi. Still, less acidic, it is juicy and smooth. If you are interested to see more about this topic, you can click in the link below.

Where is Yellow Dragon Fruit grow?

This fruit is produced in several countries in Latin America; one of the pioneering countries was Colombia; however, the type of pitahaya they provide is a different spice from Ecuador.

Ecuador has a Yellow Dragon Fruit, endemic, and unique in the world, which have caught the attention of countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Indonesia, where the demand for this fruit is very a large, and has increased the exports from 1997.

Currently, Ecuador is specialized in the production of Yellow Dragon Fruit. The larger Pitahaya production is grown in the Ecuadorian Amazon, mainly in Palora the area where the first native species were found, which is why this fruit is currently known as Pitahaya Palora.

In Palora, there are approximately 3,000 Ha. According to Agrocalidad (institution for control of agricultural production).

In the last years, Perú has started the production of pitahaya; its production is destined for domestic consumption; but its production has not yet managed to satisfy his big demand.

What does the Yellow Dragon Fruit contain?

• Humidity (g) 81.18
• Total carbohydrates (g) 17.89
• Ashes (g) 0.4 Ethereal extract (g) 0.1
• Protein (g) 0.48
• Fiber (g) 0.18
• Phosphorus (mg) 16.0
• Calcium (mg) 167,80
• Iron (mg) 1.83
• Vitamin C (mg) 4.0

, Zinc (mg/L) 1,83

(Santacruz et al., 2009, p. 18)

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Yellow Dragon Fruit´s Benefits

The seeds, which are edible, contain beneficial fatty acids, which help digestion by regulating intestinal transit.
This fruit contains captina, a substance that acts as a cardiac tonic and stimulates the nervous system.
Contains, among others, antioxidants, mucilages, ascorbic acid, phenols; that allow us to delay cell aging.
Strengthens the immune system.
It helps us prevent kidney stones
Regulates blood sugar level (glycemia)
It stimulates collagen production

Is Yellow Dragon Fruit a laxative?

Many people are looking for healthy and 100% natural alternatives, to improve their digestive system, and have managed to find a very effective, and natural alternative by eating yellow dragon fruit, the seeds of this fruit have antioxidant capacity that is attributed to its high acid content natural fatty acids as well as linoleic acid 64.5%, oleic acid 13.9% and palmitic acid 14.4% (Chemah et al., 2010), the most important being linoleic acid since it works in the body as a buffer capturing cholesterol generating a cardiotonic effect (Omidizadeh et al., 2011).

Some people are afraid to eat yellow dragon fruit because they have heard that it causes diarrhea, however, every organism is different, in case you are afraid to try yellow dragon fruit, it is better to try trying a quarter of a yellow dragon fruit, and in this way, you gradually scale the quantity you can eat.If you are pregnant and have constipation, doctors recommend that you do not take any medication. They suggest increasing fiber intake. Among these foods is yellow dragon fruit; however, try small amounts, remember each organism is different.

How to eat Yellow Dragon fruit?

It is very easy to eat and enjoy the sweet flavor of this exotic fruit.
In this section you can find, some ideas to consume yellow dragon fruit:

Choose a ready fruit with bright yellow, evenly colored skin that gives slightly when squeezed.
You can use a sharp knife and cut the fruit, in half and use a small spoon to eat the pulp.
Peel the skin off and slice the pulp into small pieces.

Some ideas for serving Yellow Dragon Fruit

Chop it into small pieces and top with yogurt, put oats and amaranth, this is delicious.
Include cut pieces it in a salad (for example: carrots, spinach, and pickles).
In yours breakfasts you can serve the fruit with pancakes and yogurt.
Some people are more creative, they prepare jelly with yellow dragon fruit pieces.

When is the yellow dragon fruit ready for harvest and export?

The fruit is ready for harvest at maturity level three.

If we ship the fruit by air, it will arrive very fresh, retaining all its nutrients, and remain at maturity level three upon arrival.

However, if we ship the product by sea, the fruit will develop a deeper yellow color and increased sweetness during the journey, reaching maturity level four upon arrival (for sea shipments to the United States).

Once the fruit reaches its final destination, it will have an approximate shelf life of 20 days, giving customers ample time to purchase and enjoy the product in optimal condition.

When is yellow dragon fruit ready to eat?

The fruit is ready for harvest from maturity level number 3.

If we send the fruit by air flight, it will arrive very fresh and retain its nutrients; it will arrive at maturity level 3.

While we ship the product by sea, the fruit will gain more color and sweetness during the journey and arrive at maturity level 4. (In the case of sea shipments to the United States)

After the fruit reaches its final destination, it will have a useful life of approximately 20 more days for the last customer to acquire and consume the product.

How many days will it take for the pitahaya to arrive after placing an order for the United States and Canada?

It will take approximately three days. Here’s how the process works:

Day Zero: You place the order.
Day One: We harvest and clean the fruit.
Day Two: We pack the fruit.
Day Three: The fruit is delivered to the airport in Ecuador and arrives at its destination in the U.S.A. or Canada.

When is the Yellow Dragon Fruit harvest season?

In Ecuador, there are three essential seasons in the year; these seasons are more valuable because, in this period, we harvest the mayor production in the year, approximately 70%.

Yellow Dragon Fruit harvest season in Palora

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