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What is Rambutan?



Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney

Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing

Side Effects
-

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
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)

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
15.70 g 22

Fiber
2.80 g 23

Sugar
15.70 g 9

Protein
1.00 g 25

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06 21

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg 39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg 40

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg 14

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.79 mg 13

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg 62

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg 52

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg 36

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
0.00 mg 73

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg 47

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg 42

Lycopene
0.00 mcg 9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg 40

Choline
0.00 mg 39

Fat
0.40 g 21

Minerals

Potassium
138.00 mg 61

Iron
1.90 mg 5

Sodium
2.00 mg 18

Calcium
20.00 mg 23

Magnesium
10.00 mg 25

Zinc
1.00 mg 3

Phosphorus
15.00 mg 31

Manganese
0.00 mg 65

Copper
0.00 mg 53

Selenium
0.00 mcg 17

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
0.00 mg 42

Omega 6s
0.00 mg 58

Sterol

Phytosterol
0.00 mg 26

Water Content
79.50 g 60

Ash
0.30 g 39

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal 21

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
68.00 kcal 20

Calories in Frozen Form
0.00 kcal 56

Calories in Dried Form
150.00 kcal 51

Calories in Canned Form
82.00 kcal 16

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
105.00 kcal 9

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal 19

Calories in Pie
290.00 kcal 24

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring

Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Coral red, Yellow

Inside Color
Greyish-white

Shape
Round

Texture
Juicy

Taste
Sour, Sweet

Origin
-

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Clay, Loam

Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions
Humid

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
Yes

Beer
Yes

Spirits
Yes

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
Thailand

Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer
Singapore

Top Exporter
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Nephelium lappaceum

Synonym
Rambota

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Tracheophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Rosidae

Order
Sapindales

Family
Sapindaceae

Genus
Nephelium

Species
N. lappaceum

Generic Group
-

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What is Rambutan Good For?

What is Rambutan? What is Rambutan good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Rambutan fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Rambutan Benefits are: anti-oxidant properties, boosts immune system, skin rejuvenation and strengthening of bones and its general health benefits are: antiseptic properties, cures headache and removes waste from kidney. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are hydrates skin and hair benefits are good conditioner. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Rambutan side effects are: and its allergy symptoms are chest pains, rhinitis and wheezing. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Rambutan.

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