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Chef Ashley James' Personally Selected Seasonal Fruit - Tropical Dragon Fruit

Uses:

Originally from Central America and now domestically grown in southern California and Florida, the Tropical Dragon Fruit is an exotic cactus fruit that has a delicately sweet and mildly acidic flavor, reminiscent of watermelon, cactus pear, and kiwi. All Melissa's Dragon Fruit flower at night and emit a jasmine-like fragrance. The fruit is round and its exterior ranges in color from a hot pink to red. The interior color of dragon fruit ranges from white to pink to magenta. All three types have tiny, edible black seeds (very similar to those found inside Kiwi). This fruit does not grow well in winter cold or summer heat, so its availability is limited, making it a highly prized treat. The melon-like texture of the Dragon Fruit makes it ideal for blending in drinks as well as using in sorbets

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Melissa's Dragon Fruit are hand-selected for excellent quality. They should be full-colored and free of moldy spots. Sold as a fresh item, Melissa's Dragon Fruit should be refrigerated. At store level, they have a shelf-life of up to one week. At consumer level, Melissa's Dragon Fruit should be refrigerated, unwashed, for up to 5 days. Serve chilled.

This item is perishable and ships 2nd Day. Product pricing includes 2nd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply).