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Dragon fruit red pulp powder is one of the nutritional powders that many people are interested in nowadays. Made primarily from red dragon fruit pulp, this powder offers numerous health benefits and is a valuable source of nutrients for the body. In this article, we will explore dragon fruit red pulp powder and its health benefits.
INTRODUCTION TO RED DRAGON FRUIT
Dragon fruit, also known as Pitaya, scientific name Hylocereus, originates from South Mexico and Central America since the 13th century. Nowadays, dragon fruit is a widely cultivated fruit-bearing plant, with a significant presence in countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and southern China, including Taiwan. In Vietnam, dragon fruit is mainly grown in provinces such as Binh Thuan, Long An, Tien Giang, and Quang Ngai.
The dragon fruit plant is a tropical crop with sprawling stems, green-colored, triangular-shaped stems and branches, each edge of which has numerous small thorns, forming a wavy pattern. The base of each thorn has 3–5 small spines. The dragon fruit has an oval shape, and its outer skin has many green leaf-like protrusions, with the head of the fruit deeply recessed into a cavity. The flesh inside the fruit is juicy and contains many seeds. The color of the skin and flesh depends on the dragon fruit variety. There are three common types of dragon fruit today: white-fleshed with red skin (Hylocereus undatus), red-fleshed with red skin (Hylocereus polyrhizus), and white-fleshed with yellow skin (Hylocereus megalanthus).
In our country, the majority of the dragon fruit cultivation is currently focused primarily on two varieties: red-fleshed dragon fruit and white-fleshed dragon fruit with red skin. Among them, the red-fleshed dragon fruit variety stands out for its attractive color and sweeter taste compared to the white-fleshed dragon fruit. The white-fleshed dragon fruit with yellow skin is relatively new, so the cultivation area is not yet extensive.
NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF RED DRAGON FRUIT
In terms of chemical composition, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100g of fresh dragon fruit contains 12.9% carbohydrate, 1.18% protein, 0.64% lipid, and provides 60 Kcal. Dragon fruit also contains high levels of vitamin C, along with minerals such as Mg, Ca, Fe, K, P… In addition to essential nutrients, dragon fruit is rich in antioxidant compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids, and especially betacyanins.
Table: Comparison of the content of substances in red-fleshed dragon fruit and white-fleshed dragon fruit (B.Jamilah et al., 2011).
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Red dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) |
White dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus) |
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Protein (% dry matter |
9 |
7.2 |
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Lipid (% dry matter) |
7.7 |
6.4 |
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Carbohydrate (% dry matter) |
63.1 |
72.2 |
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Betacyanin (mg/100g dry matter) |
48.6 |
30.1 |
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Total phenolic (mg GAE/100g dry matter) |
290 |
276 |
According to some research results comparing the content of substances in red dragon fruit pulp and white dragon fruit pulp, as presented in the table, the findings indicate that the levels of protein, lipid, betacyanin, and total phenolic content in red dragon fruit pulp are higher than in white dragon fruit pulp.
According to Lim et al. (2007), polyphenols, carotenoids, and betacyanins in dragon fruit have the ability to inhibit the formation of free radicals, prevent aging, and enhance the body’s immune system.
In the study conducted by Esquivel et al. (2007), the contribution of phenolic compounds in dragon fruit to its antioxidant capacity was evaluated, and it was concluded that betacyanin is the main responsible compound for the antioxidant properties of dragon fruit.
Betacyanin is a natural nitrogen-containing water-soluble pigment, and this group of compounds has gained increasing attention and research interest due to its antioxidant capabilities (Phebe et al., 2009), free radical scavenging activity (Escribano, 1998), and inhibition of ovarian and bladder cancer cells (Zou et al., 2005).
DRIED RED DRAGON FRUIT POWDER AND RED DRAGON FRUIT POWDER PRODUCTS AT PEROMA
Today, besides being used as a fresh and refreshing fruit, dragon fruit can also be processed into various products such as dried dragon fruit, juice, jam, smoothies, ice cream, and more.
Among these products, dried powder forms are gaining increasing attention and research due to their convenience in small packaging, low storage and transportation costs, long shelf life, and the ability to supply the product year-round. Dried powder products can be easily incorporated into various product lines such as candies, syrups, jams, cakes, milk, ice cream, etc., to enhance the flavor of the products.
In addition to the health benefits mentioned above of red dragon fruit, with the aim of exploiting the abundant raw materials in our country, diversifying and enhancing the value of the products, Peroma Vietnam has researched and introduced to the market the product line: DRIED RED DRAGON FRUIT POWDER.
The product is produced from carefully selected red dragon fruits from various regions. Using spray drying technology with a short exposure time to heat, the product ensures the natural flavor of the raw material and retains most of the nutritional components and antioxidants found in fresh red dragon fruit.
Dragon fruit red pulp powder is in the form of fine powder, ranging from light pink to deep pink. It dissolves in water and has a characteristic sweet and mild flavor. A usage level of 3 – 5% in food products is sufficient to create a distinct flavor. It can be used in various products such as ice cream, jam, cloudy fruit juice, candies, etc., to impart the distinctive natural flavor and color of red dragon fruit.
PEROMA takes pride in over 20 years of experience with a highly skilled R&D team, advanced technology, leading market trends, modern equipment, and automated production lines ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HALAL, KOSHER standards, etc. PEROMA is considered a reputable and quality supplier of red dragon fruit powder today, also providing various natural essential oils, concentrated extract powders, food flavorings, and cosmetic fragrances at wholesale prices, meeting the needs of usage or business purposes. Additionally, PEROMA also conducts research on formulas according to customer requirements.
Through the provided article above, readers surely have a better understanding of red dragon fruit powder. Don’t forget to contact PEROMA to own the highest quality and reputable red dragon fruit powder products!
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