Freeze Dried Red Pitaya Powder
Description:
Pitaya, also known as the Dragon
Fruit, the Pitaya is a stunningly beautiful fruit with an intense colour
and shape, magnificent flowers and a delicious taste. Once only seen in
the finest restaurants it is fast becoming common-place throughout
Australia as a garnish and a delicious fresh fruit. To eat the fruit
serve chilled and cut in half. Scoop out the flesh and seeds much like a
kiwi fruit.
Function & Application:
1. Rich in Vitamins and Minerals
Dragon fruit is said to be
rich in Vitamin C, Vitamins B1, B2 and B3. The yellow Pitaya is said to
be a good source of calcium which strengthens teeth and bones naturally,
while the red skinned ones have significant amounts of phosphorous
which is also essentially needed by the body to function properly.
Sufficient amounts of
phosphorous in the body, in particular, help increase energy levels.
Iron is also one of the main components of this fruit, which is good for
the blood.
2. Rich in Fiber and Protein
The flesh of the dragon
fruit is rich in fiber which benefits those suffering from constipation.
Plus, its high protein content makes it a good choice for those
striving to lose weight as it boosts the metabolism.
3. Good for Diabetes
Dragon fruit is said to have
the ability to lower blood glucose levels, thereby making it a healthy
fruit for people with diabetes. In Taiwan especially, people with
diabetes are urged by doctors to consume dragon fruit.
4. Contains Healthy Fats
The tiny black seeds of the
dragon fruit are a rich source of Omega-3 fats and mono-unsaturated
fats, both of which are healthy fats that do not increase the
cholesterol levels in the body. On an average, there are over a 1000
seeds in a dragon fruit.
5. Loaded with Antioxidants
Dragon fruit, being a real
food is extremely rich in antioxidants. It has a large variety of
antioxidant substances which help the body fight free radicals that may
damage the cells and DNA, thus acting as deterrents to many diseases,
including cancer.
6. Boosts Immune System
As this super fruit is rich
in Vitamin C, it helps a great deal in boosting the immune system and
protecting the body from harmful infections.
Vitamin C is also said to
rid the body of harmful toxins and metals. It also enables quick healing
of wounds, cuts and bruises. Eating this fruit on a regular basis is
said to be beneficial in fighting against asthma and cough.
7. Protects the Heart
Dragon fruits are rich in
flavonoids that have been linked to having a favorable effect in
protecting the heart from cardio related diseases. Furthermore, the
healthy fat content prevents cholesterol build-up. Low levels of
cholesterol always help maintain a good condition of the heart.
8. Helps in Digestion
Having rich fiber content,
eating a dragon fruit will help in digestion as fiber rich foods are
known to aid in digestion and relieve constipation.
In addition, it can help
clear the colon of toxic elements and thus, reduce the risk of colon
cancer. Some studies also suggest dragon fruit to have pro-biotic
components.
Moreover, it is believed
that eating this fruit helps increase the appetite, making it a healthy
choice for those suffering from a loss of appetite due to an illness or
some other reason. Consumption of dragon fruit has no known side
effects.
Application:
Fruit and vegetable powder
can be used in place of artificial flavoring to flavor just about
anything. However, fruit and vegetable powder truly shines in desserts
where the moisture balance is very important, and nutrient-rich.
1. Food ingredients.
2. Healthy Products.
3. Nutrition Supplements.