Fragosika is a type of plant, a prickly pear cactus that produces flavorful fruit that’s packed with healthy nutrients and vitamins. This plant thrives throughout the Aegean islands, and on the island of Symi, fragosika has often been dubbed the banana of the island.

Islanders have long been acquainted with this fruit, and they’ve included it in their daily diet in many forms – fresh, dried, or made into various sweet specialties. One popular Symian sweet treat that is based on this fruit is called misokofti, a type of creamy, pudding-like dessert.