Q&A for How to Eat Dragon Fruit

There's no right or wrong answer here. There's lots of variation! For example, you could cut it like a papaya, cutting off the tips and opening it in half, scooping the inside to eat. Or, you could stand it up and cut it little by little around the sides, turning it so you have only the inner dragon fruit.

Yes! It works great. I highly recommend using strawberry Jello.

To avoid freezer burn, you should always cover anything you freeze, including dragonfruit.

It's not poisonous. You'll be fine.

No, it doesn't. Ripe dragon fruit tastes sweet and juicy. If it's bitter, it's probably damaged.

Yes. it is okay to freeze it like any other fruit. You will enjoy eating it cold.

Yes, you can eat dragon fruit daily.

There are two varieties of dragon fruit: one has white flesh and the other pinkish.

It tastes sort of like a kiwi, but toned down. Depending on where you get it, lower-quality versions can be bland, but others can be very sweet and juicy.

Yes, dragon fruit is non-toxic to cats, so you can certainly try, but I'm not sure if your cat will like it!

For cheaper versions, try Asian stores (genuine ones; the Asian section of a supermarket doesn't count). There often are sweeter.

As dragons are not real, unfortunately, your friend was lying to you.

Absolutely nothing. In fact it would be really difficult to eat dragon fruit without consuming the seeds.

You should be fine, it just won't taste very good.

You can cut the peel into pieces and toss them into your compost maker or compost pile.

Yes, your dogs/puppies will be fine. Make sure to call your vet just to make sure they did not eat too much or if they have allergies to it.

Fruit is good for you, but it won't do much else for you.

As dragon fruit is a superfood, there are many benefits. It's rich in fiber, protein, lycopene, iron, and carbohydrates. It can help prevent cancer, boosts the immune system, controls diabetes, and high in fiber and aids digestion.

Yes, it's safe. In fact, studies show that dragon fruit can help control diabetes.

Dragon fruit is rich in vitamin C and vitamin B. It can boost your immune system and keep your heart healthy.

No, it's not toxic.

You don't cook it. You eat it raw like any other fruit.

You don't need to cook it to eat it, but it's fine if you do.

Dragon fruit originates from Mexico, but it is locally grown in Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Indonesia and Bangladesh. Central America is also a common place they are grown.