Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Gives you energy
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Skin cleansing
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
NA
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation
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, 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 g11.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.30 g2.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
15.23 g8.00 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
0.050.09
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcgNA
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mgNA
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mgNA
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mgNA
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mgNA
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mgNA
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcgNA
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
71.50 mg70.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.40 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
7.10 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.44 gNA
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
171.00 mgNA
42
840
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Iron
0.13 mgNA
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mgNA
0
1556
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Calcium
5.00 mgNA
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mgNA
0
92
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Zinc
0.07 mgNA
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
31.00 mgNA
0
113
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Manganese
0.06 mgNA
0
3.3
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Copper
0.15 mgNA
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcgNA
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
67.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
81.76 gNA
0
95.23
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Ash
0.44 gNA
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA45.00 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 kcalNA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
277.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
280.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus
Season
Spring, Summer
Dry
Varieties
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
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Seedless Variety
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Color
Bright red, Pink red
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Yellow
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Succulent
Taste
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Jamaica
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Loamy
Soil pH
5.5-6.55.5-6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
Warm
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.
- The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
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
Jamaica
Other Countries
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
NA, United States of America
Top Importer
Hong Kong
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Jamaica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Litchi chinensis
Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Nephelium litchi
Tangelo, citrus tangelo
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Litchi
Citrus
Species
L. chinensis
C. reticulata × paradisi
Generic Group
Soapberry
Citrus fruit