Dragonfruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit with a bright pink or yellow skin and white or pink flesh dotted with small black seeds. Nicaragua is a major producer of dragonfruit, with the fruit being grown primarily in the northern regions of the country. Dragonfruit is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, and it’s often eaten raw or used in smoothies and desserts.
Plantains are a type of banana that is often used in cooking. They are larger and firmer than regular bananas, and they have a starchy texture that makes them suitable for frying, boiling, or baking. Nicaragua is a major producer of plantains, with the fruit being grown throughout the country. Plantains are a staple food in Nicaraguan cuisine, and they are often used to make tostones (fried plantain slices), maduros (sweet fried plantains), and other dishes.
Passion fruit, also known as maracuja, is a small tropical fruit with a thick purple or yellow skin and a juicy, tart pulp filled with crunchy seeds. Nicaragua is a major producer of passion fruit, with the fruit being grown primarily in the central and northern regions of the country. Passion fruit is a good source of vitamins A and C, and it’s often used in juices, smoothies, and desserts.
Papaya is a tropical fruit with a soft, sweet flesh and a thin, green or yellow skin. Nicaragua is a major producer of papaya, with the fruit being grown throughout the country. Papaya is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, and it’s often eaten raw or used in smoothies, salads, and desserts.
Nicaragua in 2021 (up to September) according to data from the Nicaraguan Center for Export Procedures (CETREX):
Bananas - $272.8 million
Pineapples - $114.7 million
Watermelons - $56.2 million
Mangoes - $28.8 million
Papayas - $24.3 million
Melons - $22.2 million
Oranges - $10.7 million
Lemons - $7.3 million
Passion fruit - $6.1 million
Avocados - $5.7 million