Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or
strawberry pear, is a fruit of growing popularity. The fruit has been referred
to as the most beautiful in the cactus family. It is cultivitaed in the
subtropical and tropical regions of Central Mexico, Central America, and South
America, Southeast Asia. Each stem segment of the plant can grow up to 20 feet
long. Flowering occurs during warm months taking approximately 45 to 150 days
for fruit to develop depending on species. Upon reaching maturity, the dragon fruit
reaches its optimal sweetness. If not harvested immediately the fruit will
continue to grow in size but will not increase in sugar content.
The fruit varies in size between 0.5 to 3
pounds. The fruit has a hot pink or reddish skin with greenish scales. The
inner flesh is white, pink, or red with numerous small black seeds. Compared to
the bright, vibrant skin, the juicy flesh is actually quite mild in flavo,
similar to a melon or pear. It is slightly sweet with acidic undertones. Its
texture is a cross between a kiwi and a firm pear.
Dragon fruit is very appealing to consumers
due to its exotic nature. It can be used in tropical drinks, smoothies, yogurt,
ice creams, sherbet, tarts, jellies, syrups, sauces, and cocktails. It blends
well with most fruits including banana, guave, coconut cream, pineapple, papaya
and mango. The dragon fruit’s mild flavor makes it a unique ingredient to give
special taste to many kinds of food.
1.
The text
tells us about the description of ….
a.
The
sweetness of the dragon fruit flesh
b.
The dragon’s
fruit skin and flesh
c.
The exotic
nature of dragon fruit
d.
The
dragonfruit in general
2.
How is the
taste of the dragon fruit?
a.
Very sweet
b.
Mild sweet
c.
Very acid
d.
Extremely
hot
3.
From the
text we know to get the best taste of the dragon fruit we have to ……
a.
Wait until
the fruit very big in size
b.
Pick the
fruit upon its reaching maturity
c.
Wait the
fruit continue to grow in size
d.
Know when
the fruit develop
4.
“Dragon
fruit is very appealing to consumers due to its exotic nature”. The
underlined word means ….
a.
Attractive
b.
Important
c.
Unique
d.
Delicious
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