Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Cancer prevention, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Unknown
Heart burn
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Fruit vegetable
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red
Color
Coral red, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Creamy Yellow
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Tangy, Tart
Origin
Unknown
South Africa
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid
Rainfall, Warm
Facts about
- 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.
- Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
- The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
Top Producer
Thailand
New Zealand
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum
Solanum betaceum
Synonym
Rambota
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Sapindaceae
Solanaceae
Species
N. lappaceum
Solanum betaceum
Generic Group
Not Available
Nightshade
Difference Between Rambutan and Tamarillo
We might think that Rambutan and Tamarillo are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Rambutan and Tamarillo Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Rambutan and Tamarillo is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Rambutan and Tamarillo with peel is 69.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Rambutan and Tamarillo belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Rambutan and Tamarillo is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Rambutan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Rambutan belongs to Nephelium genus of N. lappaceum species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.