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Dragon fruit, which is still relatively unknown abroad - pitahaya or pitaya, as it is actually called - belongs to the cactus family. Because the skin of the fruit consists of scale-shaped lobes that are reminiscent of dragon scales, it is colloquially known as dragon fruit or dragon fruit. Precisely because of this special appearance, egg-shaped fruits with a sweet to sour taste, such as star fruit or physalis, are often used only for decorative purposes. This is a shame, because it contains, among other things, many valuable vitamins and minerals and can be said to be very healthy. Plus, this jelly-like tropical fruit not only pairs well with other exotic fruits or seasoning recipes, but can also be served with ham instead of melon, for example. Dragon fruit: what does it look like? Ripe fruit on climbing cactus plants can weigh up to 500 grams and is about twice the size of a kiwi or even larger. The white flowers of dragon fruit are also interesting: they only bloom one night. Pita...

Healthy sweetener with dates In healthy cooking, dates are a healthy alternative to industrial sugar. Dates not only taste very sweet and contain calories, but are also rich in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. What are Dates? Dates are becoming increasingly popular. In the Arab and North African regions, native cultivated dates have long been a staple food and are widely used as an alternative to refined sugar. Dates are elongated oval in shape, light or dark brown in color and taste like honey or caramel, depending on the variety. What are the Types of Dates? About one hundred million date palms grow around the world, most of them in the dry regions of the Middle East. Drupes are rich in nutrients and vitamins, contain healthy fiber and minerals. Wild dates and cultivated dates differ in their nutritional composition; cultivated fruit is sweeter. The most famous varieties include Medjool Gattel, also known as “king date”, and Deglet Nour, called “finger of light” – there are hundreds...

Lo Han Guo, a fruit from southern China, can relieve sugar addiction. The natural sweetener it contains is 500 times sweeter than sugar, but does not have dangerous side effects. Luo Han Guo is not only a good sugar substitute, but also an old remedy for diabetes, colds, lung diseases, and digestive problems. This fruit came to the United States in the early 20th century. The seeds, purchased from a Chinese shop in San Francisco, were included in the general botanical description of the variety in 1941. The development of Luo Han Guo products in China has continued to progress since then, with the development of concentrated extracts playing a very important role. Cultivation and marketing Luo Han Guo is mostly grown in southern China, especially in Guangxi Province, with the largest amount of production coming from the Guilin Mountains. Steep mountains provide shade and are often surrounded by mist, protecting plants from excessive sunlight. However, the climate in this southern provi...