ORIGIN The dragon fruit has its origins in Mexico, South America, and Central America. It is believed that the New World settlers brought it to Southeast Asian nations like Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. The colour of dragon fruit flesh varies in variety from white, to red and purple. According to the legend the fruit was created thousands of years ago in a battle when a dragon breathed fire the last thing to emerge was the fruit. When the dragon was slain the fruit was collected by the victorious soldiers and presented to the Emperor as a coveted treasure. ...
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