Generally, red pitaya is more delicious than white pitaya, with sugar content above 15%, which is sweet but not greasy. The sugar content of white heart pitaya is 10%, which is lower than that of red heart and provides less calories.

Health care function of pitaya;

Pitaya is rich in nutrition and unique in function. It contains plant albumin and anthocyanins, and is rich in vitamins and water-soluble dietary fiber, which are rare in general plants. Therefore, pitaya determines that it has the following unique functions:

1, detoxify and protect the stomach wall;

2. Anti-aging, preventing degeneration of brain cells and inhibiting the occurrence of dementia;

3. Whitening and nourishing the skin;

4, lose weight, lower blood sugar, moisten the intestines to relieve constipation, prevent large intestine and prevent the occurrence of colorectal cancer.

In addition, pitaya also has the functions of preventing constipation, promoting eye health care, increasing bone density, helping cell membrane formation, preventing anemia, resisting neuritis and angular stomatitis, lowering cholesterol, relieving heavy metal poisoning, resisting free radicals and preventing senile diseases.

The latest research results show that the juice of pitaya and its branches has a positive effect on tumor growth, virus and immune response inhibition. In the process of cultivation, pitaya fruit is not harmed by pests and diseases, and it is a non-toxic and pollution-free green food.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Pitaya

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