Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 3-5 days
Counter then Fridge
- Keep at room temperature until ripe
- Check for slight give when pressed
- Once ripe, refrigerate
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 2-3 days
Cut Dragon Fruit
- Wash before cutting
- Wrap cut side in plastic wrap
- Refrigerate immediately
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen
- Cut into cubes
- Freeze in single layer on baking sheet
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for smoothies or desserts
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Fun Facts
- Dragon fruit is the fruit of several cactus species; the bright pink or yellow skin with green scales is distinctive.
- The flesh can be white or magenta; both store the same way.