As is well known,Dragon fruitComes in white and red varieties.Red-fleshed dragon fruit is rarer than white-fleshed dragon fruit.So, what kind of fruit is red-fleshed dragon fruit?What are its nutrients and effects?Let's take a look at the nutritional value of red-fleshed dragon fruit!

Nutritional value of red-fleshed dragon fruit

Dragon fruit, also known as dragon fruit, dragon fruit, fairy fruit, jade dragon fruit.Dragon fruit contains a rare plant-based whiteproteinas well as anthocyanins, which have very high nutritional value.So, what other nutrients does red-fleshed dragon fruit have?Let's take a look at the nutritional value of red-fleshed dragon fruit!

1. Rich in carbohydrates.Carbohydrates are essential nutrients that make up the body, promoting storage and providing energy, maintaining brain function, regulating fat metabolism, providing dietary fiber, saving protein, detoxifying, and enhancing intestinal function.

2. Rich in vitamin C.Vitamin C has the effects of protecting tooth health, preventing arteriosclerosis, removing free radicals, preventing cancer, protecting cells, detoxifying, protecting the liver, enhancing immunity, and improving emergency response.

3. Rich in protein.Protein is the most important nutrient for maintaining immune function, forming whitebloodcells and antibodies, and improving immunity.

4. Rich in anthocyanins.Anthocyanins are effective antioxidants that can effectively prevent arteriosclerosis, thereby preventing stroke caused by heart attack and blood clot formation;It can also fight free radicals, effectively anti-aging;At the same time, it can also improve the prevention of brain cell damage and inhibit the occurrence of dementia.

5. Other effects: It has protective effects on the gastric wall, and also has the effects of slimming, lowering cholesterol, promoting intestinal movement, and preventinglarge intestinecancer, promoting gastrointestinal digestion.

Effects and uses of red-fleshed dragon fruit

1. Prevent arteriosclerosis.The amount of anthocyanins in dragon fruit is relatively high, especially the red-fleshed variety.Anthocyanins are effective antioxidants that can effectively prevent arteriosclerosis, thereby preventing stroke caused by heart attack and blood clot formation;It can also fight free radicals, effectively anti-aging;At the same time, it can also improve the prevention of brain cell damage and inhibit the occurrence of dementia.

2. Detoxify and protect the stomach.Red-fleshed dragon fruit is rich in rare plant-based white proteins, which automatically combine with body's metal ions through excretion system, thus having detoxifying effects.In addition, white protein also has protective effects on the gastric wall.

3. Whitening and slimming.Red-fleshed dragon fruit is rich in vitamin C for skin whitening and abundant water-soluble dietary fiber for slimming, lowering blood sugar, and promoting intestinal movement, and preventing

large intestinecancer.

4. Prevent anemia.The iron content in red-fleshed dragon fruit is higher than that of ordinary fruits. Iron is an essential element for producing hemoglobin and other iron-containing substances. Adequate intake of iron can also prevent anemia.5. Other effects: Red-fleshed dragon fruit is delicious.In addition to fresh consumption, it can also be used for brewing, makingcanned goods,jams

etc.

The flowers can be dried for making dishes, and the color can be extracted for food coloring.Eating red-fleshed dragon fruit

Besides fresh consumption, there are many trendy ways to eat red-fleshed dragon fruit.

Let's take a look at the ways to eat red-fleshed dragon fruit!

1. Dragon fruit tea

Ingredients: 600g red-fleshed dragon fruit, 250g sugar, 600g rice wine

Procedure:

1. Wash the dragon fruit, dry it completely, peel it, and cut it into small pieces.

2. Place a layer of dragon fruit slices and a layer of sugar in a large glass bottle.

3. Then pour in rice wine, and seal the bottle mouth.

4. Attach a production date label and place it in a cool place for three months to ferment. Then open and filter to pack.

Tips:1. Both red and white-fleshed dragon fruit have the same nutritional value, and both can be used for brewing. The wine made from red-fleshed dragon fruit is more beautiful.2. Because the flavor of dragon fruit itself is not strong, the wine will be more flavorful. It is recommended to dilute it with fruit juice.

2. Dragon fruit ice creamIngredients: 400g red-fleshed dragon fruit puree,

60g yelloworange juice100㏄，milk160㏄，60g egg yolks, 80g sugar,15g cornpowder, 30㏄ orange wine, freshcreamProcedure:160㏄

1. In a small pot, add milk and heat to about 85℃.

2. Beat egg yolks and sugar until the color is white, then add corn

powderand mix well.3. Slowly add the prepared step 1, stirring until smooth.

4. Heat step 3 using a double boiler method. Stir constantly while heating until it becomes viscous. Remove from heat and mix in red-fleshed dragon fruit puree, orange juice, and orange wine. Let it cool.

5. Whip fresh cream until it is 70% thick, then mix it with step 4.

6. Put step 5 in the freezer for about 2 hours, take it out and stir, then put it back in the freezer for freezing 2-3 times.46| 47| 48|How to choose red-fleshed dragon fruit

Although the flesh color is different from ordinary dragon fruit, the way to choose red-fleshed dragon fruit is the same as ordinary dragon fruit.

Let's take a look!

There are three key points for choosing red-fleshed dragon fruit:1. Look at the appearance.

A delicious dragon fruit should have bright, smooth skin and no signs of rot.

Usually, round-shaped dragon fruit is white-fleshed, and oval-shaped dragon fruit is red-fleshed. Red-fleshed dragon fruit is more delicious and has higher anthocyanin content, which has stronger antioxidant, anti-free radical, and anti-aging effects.2. Look at the color.When choosing dragon fruit, the more red the better. This indicates theisAdmin maturity of the fruit.

3. Look at the texture.The taste of dragon fruit depends on the variety.

Generally, red-fleshed dragon fruit is better than white-fleshed dragon fruit, with a sweetness of 15 degrees or more, which is sweet and not greasy.1. Different prices.

Red-fleshed dragon fruit is more expensive than white-fleshed dragon fruit.This is due to two reasons.

First, the red-fleshed dragon fruit on the market is mostly imported from Vietnam, so the cost is higher.

Second, consumers are no longer satisfied with common varieties. High-end imported dragon fruit such as red-fleshed dragon fruit are increasingly popular.

At the same time, consumers are more confident in imported fruits in terms of safety and quality.

2. Different taste.

The taste of dragon fruit depends on the variety.

Generally, red-fleshed dragon fruit is better than white-fleshed dragon fruit, with a sweetness of 15 degrees or more, which is sweet and not greasy.

3. Different nutritional value.

In addition to the better taste, red-fleshed dragon fruit has higher nutritional value than white-fleshed dragon fruit.Red-fleshed dragon fruit has a deeper color and highercarrotcontent.

Different prices.Red-fleshed dragon fruit is more expensive than white-fleshed dragon fruit.This is due to two reasons.Firstly, red-fleshed dragon fruit is generally imported from Vietnam, which increases the cost.Secondly, consumers are no longer satisfied with common varieties, and high-end imported fruits like red-fleshed dragon fruit are becoming increasingly popular.At the same time, consumers trust imported fruits more in terms of safety and quality.

Different taste.Whether dragon fruit is delicious or not depends on the variety.Generally, red-fleshed dragon fruit is more delicious and has a better taste, with a sugar content of 15 degrees or higher, and a refreshing and non-greasy taste.

Different nutritional value.Besides being superior in taste, red-fleshed dragon fruit also has a significantly higher nutritional value than white-fleshed dragon fruit.Red-fleshed dragon fruit is dark in color, with a highCarrotContent.Carrotis one of the most effective antioxidants against free radicals, which helps to improve immunity and protect the fibrous part of the eye lens.