Red Jaina Dragon Fruit

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16.4

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WEIGHT

0.75

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Sweet, tarty, very juicy with crunchy seeds. Closely resembles sweet ripe strawberries.

Red Jaina Dragon Fruit variety comes from the genus Selenicereus Undatus This variety is one of the heaviest fruit producers once it is mature. The fruit typically weighs three-quarters to one pound. The fruit is semi-sweet and good to eat, but its greatest potential is as a juicing variety. The crimson red lycopene enriched juice could complement a multitude of tropical drinks, smoothies, or culinary creations. Like most red flesh varieties, the fruit is also very high in antioxidants.

The Red Jaina dragon fruit cactus produces large, fragrant white flowers that bloom at night. The flowers are usually around 10–16 inches in diameter and only open for one night. The Red Jaina dragon fruit is not self-pollinating and needs to be cross-pollinated with another variety to produce fruit. One can tell if cross-pollination was successful if the flower bud base swells and looks like it's growing after 7–10 days

Color: Red Jaina dragon fruit has dark red flesh.

Taste: Red Jaina dragon fruit is semi-sweet, tart, and juicy, with crunchy seeds. Some say it tastes like a sweet, ripe strawberry.
Texture: Red Jaina dragon fruit has a crunchy texture.
Weight: Red Jaina dragon fruit typically weighs between 0.5–0.75 lbs.
Uses: Red Jaina dragon fruit is good to eat, but its main use is for juicing. The juice can be used in smoothies, tropical drinks, and other culinary creations.