Pitaya contains plant albumin and anthocyanin, which are rare in general plants. It is rich in vitamins, water-soluble dietary fiber, vitamin C and iron content. It is a fruit with low energy and high fiber.

Edible effect of pitaya

1. anti-aging

It has anti-oxidation, anti-free radical and anti-aging effects, and also has the functions of inhibiting the degeneration of brain cells and preventing dementia.

2. Protect gastric mucosa

Contains plant albumin, which will automatically combine with heavy metal ions in the human body and be excreted through the excretory system, thus playing the role of detoxification. In addition, albumin has protective effect on gastric wall.

Whitening skin

Scavenging oxygen free radicals and whitening skin.

4. Comprehensive function

Preventing constipation, promoting eye care, increasing bone density, helping cell membrane formation, preventing anemia, resisting neuritis and angular stomatitis,

Promote digestion

Sesame in pitaya can promote gastrointestinal digestion.

6. Help to eliminate toxins

Has the effects of losing weight, lowering cholesterol, moistening intestine, and preventing colorectal cancer.

Tips for purchasing pitaya

Fertilizer selection: the fatter the pitaya, the more mature it is. Don't choose the lanky one.

Weight: the heavier the pitaya, the more juice and the fuller the pulp;

Bright colors: bright red and bright green, no fresher than yellow;

Pinch by hand: moderate hardness and maturity.

Pitaya Jpg is too hard and the pitaya is immature; Don't buy things that are too soft, too mature or start to rot. The main varieties of pitaya are red skin and white meat, red skin and red meat and yellow skin series, among which red skin, red meat and yellow skin series have the best taste.

Storage skills of pitaya

Pitaya is a tropical fruit. You'd better buy it now and eat it now. At the low temperature of 5℃ ~ 9℃, the fresh-picked pitaya can be kept fresh for more than one month without extrusion and collision. At the room temperature of 25℃ ~ 30℃, the shelf life can exceed 2 weeks.

Cooking skills of pitaya

Pitaya peel does not contain tannic acid and tannin, so it will not feel astringent like ordinary fruit peel, but because of its meat quality, its taste is acceptable. When eating pitaya, you can scrape off the purple peel with a knife-they can be eaten raw, cold or put into soup like Lady Enforcers.

Taboo of pitaya

1. Diabetic people eat less.

2. People with qi stagnation, phlegm-dampness and blood stasis should eat less.

Edible suggestion of pitaya

Cut off the root and tip of pitaya and cut it into four petals. You can eat it directly or peel it and cut it into diced vegetables

Pitaya When 2.jpg Pitaya is served, it should be cooked when other dishes are almost ripe. The peel of pitaya contains anthocyanin, which is an antioxidant, so when eating pitaya, you can scrape off the purple peel on the inner layer with a knife. They can be eaten raw or cold, or squeezed with sugar, and taste better after refrigeration. Whitening skin: Pitaya is rich in vitamin C, which can eliminate oxygen free radicals and has the effect of whitening skin. Ladies who love beauty can eat it often.