Aethon Overseas
Fresh Fruits

Dragon Fruit

Red & white flesh. Brix 13–18°, vibrant skin, premium retail count packs.

Dragon Fruit
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Dragon Fruit from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.

Dragon fruit (Pitaya) cultivated in India's semi-arid regions has seen massive success due to its vibrant appearance, sweet flavor, and high nutritional value. We supply both white-fleshed and premium red-fleshed varieties. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, our dragon fruits are carefully harvested and packed to prevent bruising during transit.

Aethon Overseas supplies dragon fruit available as pink skin / white flesh, pink skin / red flesh, yellow skin. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.

Product Specifications

ParameterSpecificationNotes
Colour/AppearancePink/yellow skin, prominent scalesVisual grading
Size Grade200g - 500g per pieceWeight sizing
Brix (sugar content)12-16 BrixRefractometer
MaturityHarvested at color breakTransit appropriate
Shelf Life (air)7-10 daysAmbient
Shelf Life (sea)20-25 daysCold storage (10°C)
Country of OriginIndiaAPEDA certified

Nutritional Information

Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.

Macronutrients

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy60 kcal
Protein1.2 g
Total Fat0.4 g
Carbohydrate13 g
Dietary Fibre3 g
Sugars8 g

Minerals

MineralPer 100 g
Calcium (Ca)18 mg
Iron (Fe)0.7 mg
Magnesium (Mg)40 mg
Phosphorus (P)36 mg
Potassium (K)272 mg
Sodium (Na)2 mg
Zinc (Zn)0.25 mg

Vitamins

VitaminPer 100 g
Vitamin A0 µg RAE
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)4 mg
Vitamin E (alpha-toco)0.12 mg
Vitamin K— µg
Thiamin (B1)0.04 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.05 mg
Niacin (B3)1.3 mg
Vitamin B60.05 mg
Folate10 µg

Functional / Quality Markers

MarkerTypical value / range
Betacyanins (red flesh)Antioxidant
Soluble fibrePectin

References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.

Available Forms & Variants

  • Pink Skin / White Flesh: Most common, mildly sweet
  • Pink Skin / Red Flesh: Sweeter, high antioxidants
  • Yellow Skin: Sweetest variety, smaller size

Uses & Applications

  • Supermarket exotic fruits
  • Gourmet grocery
  • Fresh markets
  • Smoothie bowls
  • Fresh juices
  • Tropical fruit blends
  • Ice creams
  • Fruit salads
  • Cake decorating
  • Antioxidant snacks
  • Dietary raw food bars
  • Restaurant healthy menus

Packaging & Shipping

Pack TypeSizes AvailableMOQ
Corrugated Cartons4kg, 5kg net weight1 MT
Cold Chain Req.Maintained at 10-12°CFor extended shelf life
Fumigation/PhytoYesMandatory for export
  • Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
  • Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
  • Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
  • Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
  • Documentation: All export documentation included

Quality Assurance & Documentation

  • Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
  • Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
  • APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
  • FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
  • Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging

Indicative Pricing & Lead Time

Grade / FormMOQIndicative FOBLead Time
Trial sampleSmall sampleFree + freight at cost5–7 days
Standard grade1 MT / 1 containerUSD on request2–3 weeks
Premium grade1 MT / 1 containerUSD on request2–3 weeks
Bulk container (FCL)10–25 MTVolume discount3–4 weeks
Annual contractMulti-container/yearNegotiated pricingMulti-shipment schedule
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Why Aethon Overseas.

Four reasons importers, distributors and food manufacturers in 30+ countries choose us to source dragon fruit from India.

Direct from source

Sourced direct from Gujarat, Maharashtra, AP, Telangana — no mandi middlemen, competitive and transparent landed cost.

NABL-tested every lot

Every consignment ships with a Certificate of Analysis covering moisture, pesticide residue (EU MRL), microbiology and product-specific quality parameters.

End-to-end logistics

FOB Mundra/JNPT, CIF to any port or EXW Ankleshwar — phytosanitary, COO and destination compliance docs included.

Trial to contract

From small trial samples to multi-container annual contracts — one supplier across your full sourcing range.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about sourcing dragon fruit from Aethon Overseas.

The export season for Indian Dragon Fruit (Kamalam) typically runs from June to November. This is when the fruit achieves its best size, color saturation, and nutritional profile.

We use both air freight for premium retail delivery and sea freight for bulk orders. For sea transit, the fruit is shipped in refrigerated containers maintained at 7-10°C to preserve the scales' freshness and the fruit's firmness.

We supply premium C-grade and above varieties with both White Pulp and the highly sought-after Red/Pink Pulp. Our dragon fruits are selected for their vibrant outer skin and consistent internal quality, serving markets in the Middle East and Europe.

Our dragon fruits are packed in 3kg or 5kg corrugated cartons, with each fruit protected by an individual foam net. When stored at the recommended 7-10°C, the fruit maintains its export quality for 10 to 15 days.

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