Love Pitaya? 7 Varieties Of Dragon Fruit To Try

By Yash Lakhan

November 1st, 2023

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This fruit comes in many different shapes, forms, skins, and colours. Considered an exotic fruit, pitaya is very popular among Instagram users for its aesthetics. Not just that, it has different varieties that you should know about.

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American Beauty

This delicious fruit is soft, and the pulp is juicy. It has red skin and striking magenta-coloured flesh inside, which makes for a lovely view.

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Columbiana

Also known as the 'Yellow Dragon', this variety is small with a spiny yellow skin. Its flesh, on the other hand, is white in colour with a firm texture.

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Dark Star

This variety has grape undertones to it, with dark pink skin and distinct purple flesh. It is popular for its mild and sweet flavour.

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Halley's Comet

This fruit resembles a ball of fire or comet, which is the reason behind its name. Its flesh is magenta in colour, which is not overly sweet.

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Lisa

Lisas boast a deep-red flesh with a rich flavour profile that is both tangy and sweet. Not only does it taste good, but its flesh also has quite a smooth texture.

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Small Dragon

A small variety with red skin and purple-reddish flesh that is semi-firm, it boasts an excellent flavour with berry undertones.

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Yellow Thai

This variety has a fleshy white colour with a flavour profile that can be described as both sweet and tart.

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