Dried Dragon Fruit warrants food safety with 100% natural ingredients from fresh dragon fruit maintaining its flexibility and softness.
Scientific Name | Hylocereus |
HS Code | 08119000 |
Origin | Binh Thuan, Long An, Tien Giang,… |
Seasonal Availability | May – October |
Transportation | Road and sea transport. Temperature: 5 – 24℃ |
Storage | Store in a cool place, avoid direct sunlight |
Markets | Exported to USA, Korea, China, Canada,… |
Applications | For breakfast, snack, dessert, combined with yogurt |
Ingredient | 100% fresh dragon fruit |
Color | Natural yellow of Fresh Dragon Fruit |
Odor and Flavor | Typical of Fresh Dragon Fruit |
Size | Small square chunk |
Packing | Bulk: carton box |
Retail: Bag-in-box 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg | |
Shelf Life | 6- 12 months with ambient temperature |
Storage Conditions | Store in a cool place, avoid direct sunlight |
Grade | A |
Certifications | VietGAP, GlobalGAP |
Technology | Flue-cured |
Brix | ≥ 10° |
Salmonella | In accordance with government regulations |
E.coli | In accordance with government regulations |
Dragon fruit is processed into 2 different types of products which includes dried dragon fruit. Dried dragon fruit is made from 100% natural fresh dragon fruit. When the dragon fruit reaches a perfect ripeness with the highest nutrient content and delicious taste, it is processed to create the dried dragon fruit, which retains all of its nutrients and flavor.
Dragon fruit has a variety of health benefits. This product contains Vitamin C and B3 to cool off our body. Furthermore, dragon fruit is rich in Vitamin A which is essential for retina, brightness and vision of the eye. Tiny seeds have fat and protein content. Dragon fruit is able to improve cardiovascular health by increasing good cholesterol. Besides that, iron and protein content prevent anemia and protect the stomach wall, support the immune system, and make skin beautiful. On the other hand, the soluble fiber supports weight loss process, lowers blood sugar, strengthens the bowel and prevents colon cancer.
After fresh dragon fruits are harvested, qualified fruits are selected and put into a light washing process to avoid being stamped. Then, they are laid to dry naturally or in drying machines. Next, they are sliced and can be added sugar, salt or not to maintain or increase the brix of products. Finally, slices are put into flue-cured machines which still protect their initial colors. When they satisfy the standards of each product, they are packaged depending on requirements or customers’ demands.
Dried dragon fruit meets requirements and is exported to different strict markets such as the USA, Korea, China, Canada,…
