Besides its scaly skin, the dragon fruit (or pitaya) bears no relationship with the mythical creature in its name, but its bold appearance and abundant health benefits certainly make it just as magical.
Underneath the bright pink skin is a subtle, delicate fruit loaded with vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients. As consumers look for functional foods, particularly those that support the immune system or improve gut health, dragon fruit has been a sought-after superfood. In 2020, dragon fruit was the top LTO beverage ingredient. Datassential SNAP! calculated that it has grown 113 percent on U.S. menus in the past four years.
There are more ways to incorporate the superfood into dishes and beverages than most operators and chefs realize. Let’s look at how dragon fruit can add magic throughout the menu.
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Outside of beverage concepts, many restaurants and operators haven’t found a place on their menu for dragon fruit. But dragon fruit can add a burst of color and refreshing flavor to just about every area of the menu, from breakfast to dinner.
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