How do you pronounce Pitaya?
What’s the difference between dragon fruit and Pitaya?
So, whether you see them called pitaya, pitahaya, or dragon fruit, they are all basically the same fruit. Contrast that with the dark-purplish red flesh from fruit grown in Nicaragua, which is like a sweet, juicy, meaty watermelon. Dragon fruit is actually a cousin of the cactus pear.
What is Pitaya in English?
These fruits are commonly known in English as “dragon fruit“, a name used since around 1963, apparently resulting from the leather-like skin and prominent scaly spikes on the fruit exterior.
What does Pitaya taste like?
Its taste has been described as a slightly sweet cross between a kiwi and a pear. Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit native to Mexico and Central America. Its taste is like a combination of a kiwi and a pear.