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Rambutan

Fruit doesn't get much more exotic than this

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With its appearance like a work of art, the rambutan is an exotic fruit that appeals to the imagination. It is a small, round fruit with a thin, red and leathery skin. It is covered with soft, hairy spikes that are green to dark red. This is why the rambutan is also called the 'hairy lychee'.

Inside, these two exotic fruits are similar, with their firm and white flesh that is juicy and sweet in taste. The seed in the heart is not edible. The fruit is very popular in Southeast Asia, where many good properties are attributed to the fruit.

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Storage advice

  • Transport and storage: A good temperature for transporting and storing rambutans is 6 to 8˚C.
  • Shop: Rambutans are best presented on the regular fresh produce shelf in-store.

Our rambutans are grown in:

Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Guatemala and Honduras

Growing and harvesting

At the grower's

In Southeast Asia, the region of origin of the rambutan, the fruit grows on trees that can grow up to 20 metres high. Cultivation requires patience for the first 4 years, because there are no fruits on the tree. The phase between flower and harvestable fruit takes 30 to 45 days. Rambutans grow in clusters. They are also harvested in clusters, to avoid unnecessary damage to the fruit.

Growers have large warehouses where the rambutans are rinsed and checked. Piece by piece, the fruits are weighed and placed in boxes for transport to Nature's Pride.

Rambutan - Growing & Harvesting

Recipes & preparation tips

Make an incision all around, and the flesh can easily be removed from the skin. With their juicy and sweet taste, rambutans are suitable for many uses, from a classic fruit salad to more creative recipes: how about a chocolate bonbon made of rambutan, chocolate and coconut?

Rambutan - Recipes & Preparation

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