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Pitaya usually refers to fruit of the genus Stenocereus, while pitahaya or dragon fruit refers to fruit of the genus Selenicereus (formerly Hylocereus), both in the family Cactaceae. [3] The common name in English – dragon fruit – derives from the leather-like skin and scaly spikes on the fruit exterior. Depending on the variety, pitaya ...
Dragonfruit stems are scandent (climbing habit), creeping, sprawling or clambering, and branch profusely. There can be four to seven of them, between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft)or longer, with joints from 30 to 120 cm (12 to 47 in) or longer, and 10 to 12 cm (3.9 to 4.7 in) thick; with generally three ribs; margins are corneous (horn-like) with age, and undulate.
Mouthfeel refers to the physical sensations in the mouth caused by food or drink, making it distinct from taste. It is a fundamental sensory attribute which, along with taste and smell, determines the overall flavor of a food item. [1] [2] Mouthfeel is also sometimes referred to as texture. [2]
Dietitians weigh in on the benefits of dragon fruit, how to add it to your diet, and what it will not provide (even if social media says otherwise). 5 Legit Dragon Fruit Benefits That Will Make ...
Experts agree that a diet rich in fruits and veggies is the way to go. Fruits can provide essential nutrients, fiber and a host of other health benefits. If you enjoy fruits frequently, that's great.
Canned fruit often (and unfairly) gets a bad reputation for being less nutritious, but dietitian Samantha DeVito tells Yahoo Life, “The canning process removes little if any fiber from fruit.”
Selenicereus megalanthus, synonym Hylocereus megalanthus, [1] is a cactus species in the genus Selenicereus that is native to northern South America, where it is known, along with its fruit, by the name of pitahaya.
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