Dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya or strawberry pear, is a tropical fruit known for its vibrant red skin and sweet, seed-speckled pulp.
Its unique look and acclaimed superfood powers have made it popular among foodies and the health-conscious.
In nutritions Dragon fruit is low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds such as polyphenols, carotenoids and betacyanins.
Vietnam is the leading country of export Dragon fruit. The production of dragon fruit in Vietnam was 1,198,854.1 metric tons in 2019, and it is projected to reach 1,706,065.3 metric tons by 2025.Major export destinations for these fruits are China, Thailand, and Indonesia. The fruit is also entering the new markets, including India, New Zealand & Australia, and Chile.
In Vietnam Draron fruit is widely grown in Binh Thuan province south centre of Vietnam, and Long An, Tien Giang south of Vietnam.
Packing and Quality specification
- Dragon fruit weight:
Grade
White Dragon Fruit
Red Dragon Fruit
Big
450-600gr/pcs
600-800gr/pcs
Medium
300-450 gr/pcs
400-600gr/pcs
Small
200-300gr/pcs
250-400gr/pcs
Quality and Packing in carton
Quality to export Vietnam dragon fruits are sorted into 3 grades, only the best product can export for long transit time:
Grade 1: outstanding quality for exporting with the defecting surface is less than 2 cm2. The green skin is not acceptable. Must have red skin, with no damage, or any unusual looking, Stem must be green color, hard.
Grade 2: good quality for exporting with the defecting surface is about 2-4 cm4. The green skin is acceptable. This grade is favored by China market due to cheaper price.
Grade 3 : With some defect that do not affect to the taste and reserved of fruit, To sell in domestic market.
Packing size
- 4.5 kgs (10 lbs) net per carton. One layer of dragon fruit only.
- Big sizes of dragon fruit: 7/8/9 dragon fruits per carton
- Small sizes of dragon fruit : 10/11/12 dragon fruits per carton
Usual:
9kgs/carton Net weight. 2 layer of fruit.
- Big sizes of dragon fruit: 16/18 dragon fruits per carton
- Small sizes of dragon fruit : 22-26 dragon fruits per carton
Economy
18-20kg/ Carton, Net weight. 4 layer of fruit.
- Big sizes of dragon fruit: 34/38 dragon fruits per carton
- Small sizes of dragon fruit : 42-52 dragon fruits per carton
