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Red Dragon Fruit Aseptic Fruit Puree
Red Dragon Fruit Aseptic Fruit Puree
Red Dragon Fruit Aseptic Fruit Puree
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Red Dragon Fruit Aseptic Fruit Puree

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Our Red Dragon Fruit puree is exotic and delicious. The vibrant magenta-red pulp offers a visual feast even before you take a bite. Its flavor profile lives up to its beauty, bursting with a delightful sweetness and subtle floral and berry notes with an earthiness in the background. Whether you are making ice cream, popsicles, beer, ciders, seltzers, kombuchas, pastries, jams, or anything else, unleash the dragon in your products with our exotic red dragon fruit puree!

Weight44 LBS
Volume 5 gallons
pH4.10 - 4.50
°Brix15.0 - 18.0
Acidity0.20 -0.60

Red Dragon Fruit Aseptic Puree

Native to Central and South America, dragon fruit varieties are cultivated in different colors, including yellow, white, and red. Also known as pitaya roja, pitahaya, or strawberry pear, the red dragon tends to be sweeter than its other counterparts. Today, it is cultivated and revered across the world’s tropical and subtropical regions, including Asia, the Caribbean, and Australia.

The flavor of red dragon fruit pulp can be compared to a blend of kiwi, pear, and watermelon. The taste is light, yet distinct. This makes it a versatile ingredient that can stand alone or be blended with other fruits and herbs. Some great flavor pairings for Red Dragon Fruit include berries, mango, acai, pear, and pineapple. The deep and exotic color adds visual interest to any product.

A world of creativity awaits you with the flavor and texture of our Red Dragon Fruit puree. Use it to add a natural sweetness to recipes and accentuate other fruits. Its robust flavor and gorgeous hues shine through in sauces, desserts, smoothies, beers, kombuchas…virtually any food or beverage creation!

Red Dragon Fruit Aseptic Puree Specifications

  • Scientific Name: Hylocereus costaricensis
  • Otherwise Known As: Pitaya Roja
  • Flavor Profile: Sweet with subtle floral notes
  • Pulp Color: Red
  • Shelf Life: Unopened, Fierce Fruit’s puree maintains its quality and freshness for up to 18 months past the date of manufacture. They should be stored away from direct sunlight and below 77° F. After opening, you can refrigerate your puree for up to 7 days or freeze it for the remainder of its shelf life.

Ingredients: Red dragon fruit, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Shipping: Red Dragon puree orders typically ship within 1 to 3 business days.

Beverage Uses:

  • Homebrewing
  • Microbrewing
  • Nanobrewing
  • Craft Brewing
  • Fruited Beers
  • Fruited Sours
  • Cocktails
  • Juices
  • Seltzers
  • Ciders
  • Kombucha
  • Mead
  • Tea

Food Uses:

  • Baking Pastries
  • Ice Cream
  • Gelato
  • Sorbet
  • Frozen Desserts
  • Yogurt
  • Sauces
  • Preserves

The Fierce Fruit Advantage

Once you’ve experienced our 100% natural fruit purees, there’s no going back! Our fruits are sun-ripened and picked when they’re perfectly ripe to ensure that our purees have strong, bold flavors that drive taste buds wild! Our quality and freshness are consistent, so your brews will be, too.

Our real fruit puree is pasteurized, dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, non-GMO, and free of common allergens. Enjoy the convenient storage and lasting freshness that our aseptic packaging provides.

Questions? Check our FAQs page or get in touch!

44 LBS

FAQs

How can I use red dragon fruit puree in craft brews?

You can pair dragon fruit with other tropical fruit purees to add unique complexity while still retaining the vibrant flavor profile. Passion fruit puree, mango puree, pink guava puree, and pineapple puree all work very well. Try adding dragon fruit to hazy IPAs, sours, lagers, pale ales, and ciders. You can get creative with non-fruit ingredients, too. Try ginger to give it some bite or rosewater for a floral twist!

What’s the difference between red and white dragon fruit?

We chose red dragon fruit because its higher natural sugar content makes the flavor sweeter. The red variety really captures the essence of why people adore its unique taste. Furthermore, red dragon fruits are richer in antioxidants and vitamin C compared to white varieties. Delicious and nutritious. What’s not to love?

How can I get a discount on bulk fruit purees?

Join our wholesale fruit program! Not only do you gain access to volume and shipping discounts, but you’ll also enjoy plenty of other VIP perks, such as sales tax exemption, free samples, referral bonuses, and no minimum order quantities. We understand that you need to have your go-to ingredients in stock at all times. That’s why we offer custom fruit contracts. They work just like hop contracts: set your required quantity and scheduled deliveries, and we’ll take care of the rest. Save on your dragon fruit puree today!

What flavors pair well with red dragon fruit puree?

Berries, mango, acai, pear, and pineapple all complement the sweet, floral profile of red dragon fruit well. Its flavor sits between kiwi, pear, and watermelon, giving it enough character to stand alone while still blending smoothly with bolder tropical or tart fruit purees in fruited beers, sours, and ciders.

Does red dragon fruit puree need refrigeration before opening?

No. Unopened, this aseptic puree stays fresh for up to 18 months when stored below 77°F and away from direct sunlight, so no refrigeration or freezing is required until after opening. Once opened, refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze for longer-term storage.

What gives red dragon fruit its color and how consistent is it from batch to batch?

The magenta-red hue comes from natural betalain pigments in the pitaya roja variety, chosen specifically for its deeper color and sweeter profile compared to white dragon fruit. Fierce Fruit sources sun-ripened fruit and processes it aseptically, so brewers get consistent color and flavor across every batch and order.

Can red dragon fruit puree be used in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages?

Yes, this puree works across fruited beers, sours, ciders, kombucha, mead, and tea, as well as cocktails, juices, and seltzers. Its light but distinct flavor and vibrant color make it suitable wherever brewers or beverage producers want visual impact alongside a mild tropical taste.

What is the ingredient list for this dragon fruit puree?

The ingredients are simply red dragon fruit and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which acts as a natural antioxidant to preserve color and freshness. There are no added sugars, concentrates, or artificial flavorings, keeping the puree true to the fruit's natural taste and appearance.

Is red dragon fruit puree the same as fresh pitaya or frozen dragon fruit?

No, this is an aseptic fruit puree processed from real red dragon fruit, not a fresh or frozen product. Aseptic processing pasteurizes the puree and packages it for shelf stability, so brewers get consistent quality and easy storage without needing to thaw or prepare fresh fruit before use.

Why is red dragon fruit typically selected over white dragon fruit for brewing?

Red dragon fruit offers a higher natural sugar content and richer antioxidant profile than white varieties, resulting in a sweeter, more pronounced flavor. This makes it a stronger choice for brewers wanting a distinct fruit character and vibrant color in fruited beers, sours, and other craft beverages.

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