Rambutan

Are you bored of eating same fruits again and again Want some change in eating fruits or want to try some new fruits? Then this topic is for you.

I am going to tell you about a very beautiful fruit named Rambutan. Already People of Bangladesh have started knowing about this fruit. This fruit originated from Malaysia and Indonesia. Taste is quiet similar to lychee but you will fall in love with look of this fruits.

Rambutan is another delicious fruit in the lychee family (Sapindaceae) of tropical fruiting trees. Their outer rind is covered with soft, pliable, hair-like spines and hence acquired the name “rambut” in Malay. Botanically, this exotic fruit named scientifically as Nephelium lappaceum L.

Nutritive Value of Rambutan:

See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients:

Rambutan fruit (Nephelium lappaceum L.), Fresh, Nutritive value per 100 g, (Source: www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton).
Principle Nutrient Value
Energy 75 kcal
Carbohydrates 16.02 g
Protein 0.46 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Dietary Fiber 0.24 g
Vitamins
Vitamin C 30 mg
Minerals
Calcium 10.6 mg
Phosphorus 31 mg

Why you should try this fruits?

Rambutan is enriched with carbohydrate, vitamins, Minerals and antioxidants.

Rambutan Contains good amount of Vitamin C. Rambutan contains 30 mg of vitamin C, (50% of Recommended Daily Value). Studies suggest that consumption of fruits rich in vitamin-C helps human body develop resistance to combat infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.

This exotic fruit provides 75 Kcal / 100 gm. This fruit is also a good sources of Fiber, contains 0.24 g/100g of fiber.

Rambutan also contains Calcium, Phosphorus, which is very important for healthy bone.

Rambutan contains copper which very fundamental for red blood cell production as well as for healthy and shiny hair.

This fruits does not carry oligonol (Oligonol is a substance extracted from lychee fruit. Known to offer antioxidant effects, oligonol is touted as a natural remedy for a number of health problems. In addition, oligonol is said to promote weight loss and slow the aging process). Nonetheless, it carries other antioxidants like vitamin C, and polyphenols.

Being a juicy tropical fruit, it holds good amounts of potassium, an important component of cell and body fluids help control heart rate and blood pressure; thus, it offers protection against stroke and coronary heart diseases. Copper required in the production of red blood cells.

Safety profile

Rambutan fruit is well tolerated and allergic reactions are quite rare to occur. Pregnant women and children can safely eat seeded, sweet arils. Seeds contain saponin alkaloids, and should be discarded.

People with diabetes may want to avoid eating too many of them because of their high sugar content.

Here are some serving tips for you:-

  • Fresh Rambutan should be enjoyed all alone without any additions/seasonings.
  • Its sections can be a great addition to fruit salads and as garnish.
  • Rambutan juice/syrup can be a refreshing summer drink.
  • As in litchis, it also can be used in jellies, jams, sorbet, sauces, and syrups.

Eat fruits and stay healthy.

Recipe: Rambutan yogurt & Honey

  • Take   ¼ cup of Rambutan
  •  ¼ cup of yogurt
  •  1 tea spoon of Honey, Mix this ingredients then eat this healthy bowl.

Recipe: Rambutan Summer Refreshment Drink   

  • Water                            1 glass
  • Rambutan          ¼ cup of yogurt
  • Ice cube                         5-6
  • Lemon Juice                 2 Table spoon
  • Honey                            1 tea spoon
  • Mint Leaves                  2 -3 Pcs

Blend this ingredients perfectly and now it’s ready for drinking.