General Information
NamePitaya
Scientific NameHylocereus undatus
Description Pitaya or pitahaya is the fruit of several different cactus species indigenous to the Americas.The fruit's texture is sometimes likened to that of the kiwifruit because of its black, crunchy seeds. The seed oil contains the fatty acids, linoleic acid and linolenic acid.
Primary IDFOOD00981
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Classification
GroupFruits
Sub-GroupTropical fruits
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