Rambutan

Rambutan is a typical fruit of the tropics. With its name evoking the image of a fruit adorned with feathers, rambutan often has many feathers wrapped around its peel. When rambutans are ripe, they are harvested and eaten. The colors of the fruits vary from yellow to orange or red. A balanced sour flavor, a moderate sweetness, and thick, crispy meat render this fruit a pleasure to eat.

The origin of the rambutan

Rambutan is a fruit of long-standing origin from Southeast Asia. Today it is ubiquitous all over the world. Its common size is the size of an egg, which is covered by a large but soft layer of hair on the outside. The thick skin of the fruit covers the opaque flesh inside, which wraps around the large seed.

The flesh is the only edible part, which is balanced in a very unique way combining crunch with softness, moderate sourness, and light sweetness. Rambutan possesses a gentle but seductive aroma, enough to stimulate the taste buds. There are many different types of rambutan, however, they do not vary in taste. They are delicious and worth eating.

Nutritional value

Eating five rambutans can give you up to 75 calories. There are many essential nutrients in its composition including iron, manganese, zinc, folate, riboflavin, thiamine, and vitamin B6.

Carbohydrates, fiber, fat, protein, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, vitamin C, and niacin are also contained in the fruit.

• Fiber: The meat is rich in fiber which is almost equal to the content found in apples, oranges, or pears.
• Vitamin C: Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, protecting your body against cancer and aging. A serving of 5-6 rambutans offers 50% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Rambutans also help you absorb iron more effectively.
• Copper: Rambutan contains copper, which is essential for the development and survival of various cells, including those in the bones, brain, and heart.

Similarly, rambutan peels and seeds contain some nutrients, antioxidants, and other benefits, but they also contain some compounds that are harmful to human health, so it is recommended to avoid them completely in order to remain healthy.

Although the meat is the only part that can be consumed, its seed contains a lot of fat, which can be used to make candles or soaps.

Benefits gained from rambutan

Promoting the digestive system to work

Rambutan contains both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber in equal proportions which contribute to the proper functioning of the digestive system:

Insoluble fiber: It passes through the intestines without being digested, which contributes to a faster transit of food through the intestines, reducing the risk of constipation.

Soluble fiber: This type of fibers provides food for the gut bacteria. By producing short-chain fatty acids, it can feed the cells in the intestines, reduce inflammation, and reduce the symptoms of intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease.

Weight-loss support

As with most other fruits, eating rambutan can aid in the weight loss process over time. The number of calories in this fruit is relatively small compared to the amount of fiber it provides, so you will stay full longer and suppress your appetite.

Infection

The abundant amount of vitamin C in rambutan can help the immune system to stay healthy. By increasing white blood cells, this vitamin enables the body to fight infection and increase resistance.

Ways to eat rambutan

You can eat rambutan in fresh, canned form, dried form or drink it when juiced.

When eating fresh rambutans, make sure you choose the ripe ones by observing them. Ripe rambutans are orange-yellow and red. Remember that the redder the rambutans, the sweeter they will be.

Rambutan skins should be removed before eating by cutting them in half with a knife, then swirling the sides in your hands to get the white flesh inside. Don’t forget to remove the seeds, it’s quite bitter and inedible!

The rambutan meat can be used in many cooking recipes such as smoothies, ice cream, salads, cakes …

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The rambutan meat can be used in many cooking recipes such as smoothies, ice cream, salads, cakes …

It can be said that this is a type of fruits with a great taste that is worth eating because of the gentle aroma, sweet and sour taste, the feeling of crispy, crunchy flesh in the mouth gives off a perfect kinesthetic sense.

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