1, with different appearance.
Red pitaya and white pitaya look the same, but if you compare them together, you will find that red pitaya is much smaller than white pitaya. Secondly, the scales on the surface of white-hearted pitaya are richer and thicker than those on the surface of red-hearted pitaya. The scales of white-hearted pitaya are much thicker. Finally, the shape of red pitaya is more rounded, while the shape of white pitaya is mainly oval.
2. Different colors and tastes
The biggest difference between the two pitaya is the different colors, one is white and the other is red. Secondly, they taste very different. Although the red pitaya is relatively small, its sweetness will be higher. In fact, its sweetness is more than twice that of white pitaya, and its taste is smoother and tender. It will taste better. Although the sweetness of white pitaya is not high, it is particularly rich in water, much richer than red pitaya, and its taste will be more juicy.
3. Different storage time
The storage time of these two kinds of pitaya is very different. White-hearted pitaya is rich in water and easy to rot in hot summer, so its storage time is only about two weeks. The red pitaya has less water and sweet taste, which can be preserved for a long time and for more than a month. If you keep it in the refrigerator, the time will be improved. Because of this, most of the pitaya available on the market are red hearts.
Selection skills of pitaya
1, look at the color
The color of pitaya can be seen as good or bad, which is the simplest way to distinguish. The redder the surface of pitaya, the easier it is to cook. The green part should be bright, otherwise it will turn yellow, indicating that the pitaya is not fresh.
Step 2 consider
When you buy pitaya, you can compare a few more to see which one is the heaviest. The heavier the pitaya, the more juice and the fuller the pulp. This pitaya is very delicious. If it's no trouble, weigh each pitaya when you buy it, and choose the heavy one to buy.
Step 3: Choose a shape
Chubby dolls make people love them, and so does pitaya. When choosing pitaya, you must choose chubby and short ones, so pitaya is more delicious.
Don't choose long and thin ones. This kind of pitaya is not sweet, contains less water and is not delicious.
Step 4 look at the roots
When you buy pitaya, you should observe whether the roots are rotten. If there is rot, then the pitaya is not fresh, and the fresh pitaya will not rot.