Export Quality Dragon Fruit Specifications

✅ Scientific Name: Hylocereus spp. ✅ Common Names: Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, Pitahaya ✅ Varieties: White Flesh (Hylocereus undatus), Red Flesh (Hylocereus costaricensis), Yellow Skin (Selenicereus megaliths)

2. Physical Characteristics:

✅ Weight: 300g – 1.2kg per fruit ✅ Shape: Oval or oblong ✅ Skin Texture: Smooth with prominent scales ✅ Skin Color: Bright red, pink, or yellow (depending on variety) ✅ Flesh Color: White, red, or purple with small black edible seeds

3. Quality Standards:

✅ Size Grading: Small (300-500g), Medium (500-800g), Large (800g-1.2kg) ✅ Ripeness: 85-90% maturity for export ✅ Brix Level (Sweetness): 12-18° Brix ✅ Firmness: Medium to firm ✅ Taste: Mildly sweet, refreshing ✅ Defect Tolerance: Minimal blemishes (not exceeding 5% of the surface)

4. Packing & Packaging:

✅ Packing Type: Carton boxes (5kg, 10kg, or customized) ✅ Packaging Material: Foam net, plastic wrap, or paper padding for protection ✅ Carton Labeling: Variety, weight, grade, country of origin, and handling instructions

5. Storage & Shelf Life:

✅ Temperature: 5-10°C for extended freshness ✅ Relative Humidity: 85-90% ✅ Shelf Life: 2-4 weeks under proper storage conditions

6. Export & Certification:

✅ Compliance: Global GAP, HACCP, ISO, USDA Organic (if applicable) ✅ Pesticide Residue Limit: As per importing country’s regulations ✅ Phytosanitary Certificate: Required for international shipment ✅ Country of Origin: India