Just in - Dragonfruit
The fruit of this cactus is formed from a flower which only blooms at night and is pollinated by moths or bats. Intrigued? They’re in stock right now at Hill Street.
Summer is a great time for exotic fruit. Mangoes, pawpaw and star fruit really add some tropical zest to your fruit salads and morning museli. But there is one spectacular fruit you may not have tried, and they’re in store now.
Looking like a flaming red bulb with green tipped thorns or petals, dragonfruit are also known as pitaya. They originate from Central and South America and are actually the fruit of a type of cactus.
Dragonfruit flowers are nocturnal and only bloom at night. They rely on nocturnal pollinators such as bats and moths for pollination.
Their fruit has a vibrant red skin which reveals a red or white interior (depending on the variety) studded with small black seeds.
Super rich in vitamins C and B, calcium, iron, magnesium and antioxidants, they are low in calories and high in fibre.
They’re delicious fresh on their own with a squeeze of lime juice or in a fruit salad. They make a vibrant base for an acai bowl, in a smoothie or sorbet. They are also perfect in a salsa, combined with mango, cucumber and red onion for a garnish on a fillet of fish. They also look great for decorating any dessert, like this Vegan Fruit and Nut Cake.
