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QuestionWhat should you look for when buying dragon fruit?Ed Kuoha is a Chef and the Owner of Kuoha Culinary based in Aiea, Hawaii. He has more than 20 years of experience in various culinary kitchens and settings such as Morimoto Waikiki, where he received hands-on training from Iron Chef Morimoto. Chef Ed specializes in small catering events and private chef requests. He holds an Associate’s degree from The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College.I usually go by feel and looks. If the fruit is fresh, it's going to look plump and the leaves are going to be brighter. To check if it's still good, hold it in your hand and see if it feels firm, but also a little soft.
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QuestionHow does a dragon fruit taste?Community AnswerDragon fruit has a rather bland taste with a crunchy texture. Some people describe is like a less-sweet version of kiwi.
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QuestionCan you eat raw dragon fruit?Community AnswerYes! But you can only eat the flesh, not the skin. Because dragon fruit tastes rather bland by itself, consider adding it to something more flavorful, such as a smoothie or a fruit salad.
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QuestionHow long does dragon fruit last after being cut?Community AnswerCut dragon fruit will last about 3 to 4 days in a covered container in the fridge, or several months in the freezer. For more information on the storage of dragon frui,t check out How to Store Dragon Fruit .
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QuestionHow many calories are in dragon fruit?Community AnswerA 100g serving of dragonfruit has only 60 calories: 18 calories from fat (all unsaturated), 8 calories from protein and 34 calories from carbohydrates.
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QuestionHow many grams of protein are in a dragon fruit?TorpiTop AnswererThe same as the grams of sugar, actually: 8 per 100 grams of fruit. Dragonfruit can range in size from 150 to 600 grams, so that's 12-48 grams of protein depending on the size of the fruit, with an average of about 24 grams of protein.
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QuestionAre there any sugars in dragonfruit like natural sugars?TorpiTop AnswererYes, there is natural sugar in all fruit. In dragonfruit specifically, there is about 24 grams of sugar per fruit, depending on its size (8 grams of sugar per 100 grams of fruit, i.e dragonfruit are 8% sugar).
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QuestionCan I eat it if I leave it in the oven for 5 hours on gas mark 9 or will it be charcoal by then?TorpiTop AnswererGas mark 9 for 5 hours would turn just about any food in to charcoal. If you want to eat cooked dragonfruit, cube it, place it on skewers, and grill for about 10 minutes.
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QuestionHow is the dragon fruit helpful health wise?TorpiTop AnswererDragon fruit is relatively low-calorie compared to other fruits, but has relatively high amounts of fibre, protein, iron, and magnesium. It also contains antioxidants (though not as much as blue and purple fruit like black doris plums, blueberries, and pomegranates).
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QuestionWhere do dragonfruit come from?TorpiTop AnswererDragonfruit are indigenous to tropical areas in Central and South America, but are now grown in the tropics all over the world.
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QuestionIs dragon fruit healthy?TobiasTop AnswererYes, dragonfruit is healthy; it contains vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, and prebiotics, which are all good for your health. It is also low in calories. However, eating excessive amounts of dragonfruit can cause some digestive problems, so avoid eating too much of it at once.
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QuestionWhat would happen if I stuff it down my throat? Would I choke?Community AnswerIt's very likely.
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