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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Dragon Fruit |
| Scientific name | Selenicereus undatus |
| Family / Genus | Cactaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Cactus Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3020 |
| PLU — organic | 93020 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_2361 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| White Dragon (Hylocereus undatus) | 35% | White flesh, pink/red skin, mild sweet flavor, large fruit. Most widely available and recognized in the US market. |
| American Beauty (Hylocereus guatemalensis x Hylocereus undatus) | 20% | Vibrant magenta/red flesh, sweet and juicy with a berry-like flavor. Excellent eating quality, medium to large fruit. |
| Physical Graffiti (Hylocereus undatus x Hylocereus costaricensis) | 15% | Deep purple-red flesh, sweet and flavorful with a slightly tart finish. Large, attractive fruit with green fins. |
| Red Jaina (Hylocereus costaricensis) | 10% | Deep red flesh, moderately sweet with a slightly tart note. Good for fresh eating and processing (juices, smoothies). |
| Yellow Dragon (Selenicereus megalanthus) | 8% | Bright yellow skin with small spines, white translucent flesh, exceptionally sweet and juicy. Smaller fruit size, known for longer shelf life. |
| Sugar Dragon (Hylocereus undatus) | 5% | Red flesh, very sweet and flavorful. Medium-sized fruit, good producer. |
| Frankie’s Red (Hylocereus undatus) | 3% | Red flesh, sweet, large fruit with good yields. Popular among growers for its productivity. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Dragon fruit is non-climacteric and does not ripen significantly after harvest. Maintain a low ethylene environment to prevent accelerated senescence and quality loss.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene sensitive, avoid high ethylene producers
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth, driven by increasing consumer awareness, health trends, and wider availability in retail channels.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.8 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| White Flesh, Red Skin (Hylocereus undatus) | 60% |
| Red/Pink Flesh, Red Skin (Hylocereus costaricensis/polyrhizus) | 30% |
| White Flesh, Yellow Skin (Selenicereus megalanthus) | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 10lb cartons
- 20lb cartons
- Various count packs (e.g., 6-count, 9-count, 12-count)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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