Dragon fruit’s most common variety has white flesh inside and black seeds, although it also can be found with red-pink flesh. It is most commonly used as a flavoring for beverages.

Dragon fruit is in the Inception stage. It’s considered a premium ingredient that can be found at independents and health-centered smoothie and juice establishments.

Emerald City Smoothies, a chain based in Bellevue, Wash., with over 30 units, creates its Vegan Berry Blast bowl with a smoothie blend of açaí berries, dragon fruit, mango and pineapple and tops it with granola, banana and coconut flakes.