General Description
The Yellow Dragon Fruit from Palora is a semi-wild fruit with a designation of origin, known for its exquisite flavor and unique appearance. Its shape can be ovoid, rounded or elongated, and its skin is adorned with bracts or scaly ears of fleshy and waxy consistency, which vary in size and quantity, standing out among other varieties for its singularity and distinctive quality.
Characteristics
- Scientific Name: Hylocereus.
- Shape: Ovoid with rough surface.
- Color: Varies between green and yellow.
- Flavor: Sweet and juicy.
- Exterior composition: Hard shell.
- Interior composition: White pulp with black seeds.
- Edible pulp.
- Sizes: Diameter from 5 to 14 cm.
- PH: Between 4.8 and 5.0.
- Sweetness level (°Brix): Range from 12.9 to 15.5.
- Net weight per box: 2,5 kg.
- Gross weight per box: 2,7 kg.
- Cubage: 1 pallet = 180 boxes, total weight 450 kg.
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Uses
Thanks to its vitamin C, dragon fruit improves the absorption of iron from food (to prevent or combat anemia), perfect for the formation of collagen, red blood cells, bones and teeth.
It is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer. It protects against cancer and heart diseases.
Storage Conditions
- Storage temperature: 12°C
- Relative humidity: 85 - 90%.
- Ethylene production: high
- Ethylene susceptibility: moderate.
- Approximate storage life: 3-4 weeks.
Nutritional Composition
| Component | Quantity in 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 54 |
| Water (%) | 84,40 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 13,2 |
| Proteins (g) | 1,4 |
| Total Fat (g) | 0,40 |
| Fiber (g) | 0,5 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 8 |
| Calcium (mg) | 10 |
| Iron (mg) | 1,3 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 26 |
In 100g of edible portion
Tariff Heading
| Type | Fresh fruits, vegetables, and tubers |
| Subtype | Fruit |
| Product Name (Scientific Name) | Dragon Fruit Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus) |
| Recommended heading | 0810904000 |
| Unit of measurement according to tariff | Kg |
| Agrocalidad Code | A0001 |
Availability of pallets per week
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