Ideal for
Fresh retail, juices and nectars, IQF pulps, bakery, smoothies, and tropical foodservice.
Bright skin and sweet pulp; an Ecuadorian export benchmark.
Red dragon fruit (Hylocereus costaricensis) is grown in Loja and Imbabura provinces. Its magenta pulp is sweet with edible antioxidant-rich seeds. Exported in premium 8–12 count boxes with controlled ripening for maximum shelf life at destination.
Fresh retail, juices and nectars, IQF pulps, bakery, smoothies, and tropical foodservice.
Cold chain 4–12 °C depending on fruit, 85–90% RH, no stacking. Controlled ripening when required.
Wash with potable water, peel or cut per export grade. Process within 24–48 h for best quality.
Vitamin C, betalains, dietary fiber, magnesium, and natural antioxidants.