Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
  
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
  
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
  
Allergic reaction
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal
  
21
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
  
14
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
  
28
80.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
  
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
  
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Bright red, Pink red
  
White, Yellow
  
Inside Color
Greyish-white
  
White
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Tough
  
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
  
Bland
  
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
  
South Pacific
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
  
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
6-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
  
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
  
Facts about
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
  
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Jamaica
  
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
  
Africa, India, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Hong Kong
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Jamaica
  
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
  
Artocarpus altilis
  
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
  
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Magnollidae
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Sapindaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Litchi
  
Artocarpus
  
Species
L. chinensis
  
A. altilis
  
Generic Group
Soapberry
  
Mulberry