Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Good conditioner
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Unknown
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.53 g15.70 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.30 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.23 g15.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.83 g1.00 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.02 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg0.07 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg0.79 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg0.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg0.00 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.10 mg0.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.44 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mg138.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.13 mg1.90 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
5.00 mg20.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mg1.00 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
31.00 mg15.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.06 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.15 mg0.00 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
67.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA0.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
81.76 g79.50 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.44 g0.30 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA69.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
66.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
77.73 kcal0.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcal150.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal82.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal105.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
260.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
280.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Seedless Variety
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Color
Bright red, Pink red
Coral red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Greyish-white
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Humid
Facts
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.
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Singapore
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Nephelium lappaceum
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Rambota
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Litchi
Nephelium
Species
L. chinensis
N. lappaceum
Generic Group
Soapberry
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