Widely regarded as one of the most eye-catching and delicious tropical fruits, it's no surprise that dragon fruits are a firm favourite among our customers!

Red dragon fruits are small to medium fruits which wow with their reddish-pink skin adorned with many green-tipped scales. Beneath the waxy, semi-smooth skin of these round to oval-shaped fruits is vibrant red to purple-coloured flesh containing hundreds of tiny, edible, black seeds. The combination of the tender, aqueous flesh and the crunchy, chewy seeds means eating a dragon fruit is similar to eating a kiwi! Red dragon fruit particularly stands out because their crisp flesh boasts a more intense sweetness than white flesh varieties, and this sweetness is perfectly complemented by slightly acidic undertones and hints of nuttiness from the seeds.

The brilliant flavour profile of red dragon fruits means they are most commonly eaten simply fresh out of hand - try chilling them beforehand as this enhances their spectacular taste! However, these mouthwatering fruits are also ideal for use in any number of recipes! They are perfect for incorporating into raw dishes such as fruit salads, cooking into sauces and syrups, and chopping into salsas. They are also well-suited for making smoothies and sorbets, and for flavouring and garnishing cocktails. Check out the 'Further information' tab below for some recipe inspiration, including dragon fruit macarons and dragon fruit jam!

As well as being divinely delectable and extremely versatile, red dragon fruits offer an array of nutritional benefits. In particular, they are an excellent source of betacyanins and lycopene (healthful compounds that give the fruits their red hue) and are rich in vitamin C, dietary fibre, and potassium.