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Most people probably associate dragon fruit with the , or perhaps recognize it as the fruity ingredient that can turn any smoothie a vibrant shade of pink. Dragon fruit is widely known as a due to its antioxidants and vitamin-rich content, and combined with its uniquely sweet and refreshing flavor, there's no reason not to enjoy fresh dragon fruit in your own kitchen. But if its otherworldly appearance deters you, don't fret — although it may seem like an intimidating fruit to work with, learning how to cut dragon fruit isn't so hard.

What's more, cutting up a dragon fruit doesn't require very many steps or any special techniques. And despite its bright pink skin and green spiky leaves, its versatile flavor complements many ingredients, making it easy to transform and enjoy even by itself. It's common knowledge that apples grow on trees, berries grow on bushes, and grapes grow on vines.



But when it comes to dragon fruit, not many people know where it comes from, which is perhaps what makes it seem unapproachable to some. Dragon fruit, as it turns out, actually grows on cacti. The flowers that blossom from the plant eventually turn into a fruit called pitaya, or what most people call dragon fruit.

Dragon fruit, which is cultivated primarily in tropical regions of South and Central America as well as Mexico, comes in four main varieties — white, yellow, purple, and red — that vary in color and sweetness. The two varieties you're most likely to find at the grocery store ar.

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