Product description
If the pink dragon fruit is beautiful, the yellow one is unforgettable. Known as pitahaya amarilla, it wears a golden, knobbly skin over translucent, glistening white flesh studded with tiny edible seeds — and it is by far the sweetest, most fragrant of all the dragon fruits.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
Where pink dragon fruit is mild, yellow pitahaya is intensely sweet and aromatic, with notes of honey and pear. It is rarer and more prized, grown principally in the high valleys of Colombia and Ecuador. A genuine speciality fruit for gifting and special occasions.
SOURCED FROM COLOMBIA
Grown in Colombia, the home of the finest yellow pitahaya, and air-freighted to the UAE. [Confirm grower and any organic certification with supplier before using in live copy.]
NUTRITION — per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 50 kcal | — |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g | 5% |
| of which sugars | 8 g | — |
| Dietary fibre | Varies | — |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
*%DV on a 2,000 kcal adult reference diet; approximate USDA values, varies with variety/ripeness. Figures for yellow pitahaya vary by source and are approximate. It is known as the sweetest of the dragon fruits and contains dietary fibre.
HOW TO SELECT & STORE
- Choose: bright yellow skin that yields slightly to gentle pressure.
- Store: refrigerate ripe fruit and eat within 3-4 days.
- If firm: ripen at room temperature for a day or two until it gives slightly.
- To eat: halve and scoop the flesh with a spoon.
HOW TO USE & SERVE
Yellow dragon fruit is a showpiece on any UAE table for its rarity and sweetness.
- The simplest way: chill, halve and scoop the sweet flesh straight out with a spoon.
- Dessert & platters: cube for an exotic fruit platter centrepiece - the sweetness needs nothing added.
- Fruit & smoothie bowls: spoon over yoghurt or blend into a fragrant smoothie.
- Entertaining & gifting: a rare, premium fruit that makes a memorable gift or iftar dessert.
- Salads: pair with citrus and mint to let the honeyed sweetness shine.
