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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Yellow Dragon Fruit |
| Scientific name | Selenicereus megalanthus |
| Family / Genus | Cactaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3429 |
| PLU — organic | 93429 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7030 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 3.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Palora | 80% | The most commercially significant yellow dragon fruit, often synonymous with ‘Yellow Dragon Fruit’ in the US market. Known for its exceptionally sweet, aromatic white flesh, distinct spiky yellow skin |
| Ecuadorian Yellow | 15% | A general term encompassing various yellow-skinned, white-fleshed dragon fruit types primarily from Ecuador. These are often genetically very similar to or indistinguishable from the ‘Palora’ cultivar |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 31.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 µL/kg·h typical (?–?) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Maintain separation from ethylene-producing commodities to prevent premature senescence and quality loss.
Mixed-load compatibility
Separated from high ethylene producers; generally compatible with other low-odor, low-ethylene tropical fruits.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strongly increasing, driven by consumer interest in exotic and healthy fruits.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Yellow Dragon Fruit | 12% |
| Red/Pink Dragon Fruit | 88% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb carton (approx. 18-24 count)
- 12 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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