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Petaya (fruit potency) health properties and application

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Petaya (fruit potency) health properties and application

Also known as the fruit of the dragon, pita is increasingly appearing on our plates as an ingredient in an exotic fruit salad, delicious low-calorie ice cream, or an effective cocktail.

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1. Origin of dragon fruit

It is also grown in many Asian countries. Commercial plantations can be found in Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Israel. The fruit is still an important source of food for the indigenous tribes of northwestern Mexico. It has been called the most beautiful fruit of the cactus. It is now cultivated in many countries in Asia. The commercial crops are found in Thailand, Thailand, Malaysia and Israel. The fruit continues to be an important food source for the Indian tribes living in northwest Mexico.

2. The health properties of dragon fruit

It has many health benefits. It is a low-calorie fruit It contains about 50 kcal per 100 g. Fruit snakes are rich in vitamins and minerals. It supports the body's immunity, wound healing, tissue regeneration, and blood vessel sealing. The vitamin A found in dragon fruit improves vision, affects the skin, hair and nails. Vitamins B1 and B2 contribute to the proper functioning of the nervous system, improve the immune system's response to the wounds, and improve the properness of anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties of the body.

3. Use of dragon fruit

Dragon fruit is used primarily in the kitchen. It can be used to make fruit salads, ice cream, desserts, muses, and cocktails. It is a great ornament for many dishes. Early cooling of the fruit will make its taste more intense. The tastiest fruits are imported at the beginning of the year and in July and August. There are several ways to eat pitai.

4. The recipe for the yogurt translator with the pita

Ingredients: 1 fruit of pitai (150 g) ?? 1 glass of fresh or frozen strawberries masks (150g) 1/2 mango (140g) 1 pack of natural yogurt (200g)?? 1 tablespoon of almonds (15g)

5. Is it even where and how much you can buy dragon fruit?

Exotic fruits can be found in stores during the Christmas season, but it is also possible to buy them in other months. Larger supermarkets offer pita fruit on separate stands with exotic food. They can also be found alongside passionflower, parsley, mango, rambutan and other exotics. Fresh pita is available in shops at $10 to $15 a piece. Dried pita extract in 100 g costs about $35.
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