|Articles|March 26, 2013

Navitas Naturals Launches First Organic Dragonfruit Slices

The slices have a chewy, dried-fruit texture; their taste is said to be similar to that of pears, mangos, and kiwifruit.

Navitas Naturals has launched what it calls the first organic, sun-dried dragonfruit slices. Dragonfruit, or pitaya, is a member of the cactus family (the genus Hylocereus). This exotic superfruit has a well-rounded nutrition profiles that includes omega-3s, antioxidants, protein, iron, fiber, and a broad range of vitamins and minerals. The slices have a chewy, dried-fruit texture; their taste is said to be similar to that of pears, mangos, and kiwifruit.

Newsletter

From ingredient science to consumer trends, get the intel you need to stay competitive in the nutrition space—subscribe now to Nutritional Outlook.