Tag: Rambutan

China. The rambutan is sweet, aromatic and rich in vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates and numerous minerals. It is a fruit typical of tropical regions and is widespread in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Which country produce most rambutan? As of 2014, Thailand was the largest producer of rambutans (Thai: เงาะ, […]

Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) is an exotic plant from Southeast Asian native to the Malaysian–Indonesian region, closely related to fruit species as lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) Is rambutan An exotic fruit? With its appearance like a work of art, the rambutan is an exotic fruit that appeals to the imagination. It is a small, round […]

Nephelium lappaceum L., commonly known as rambutan in the Philippines, it comes from family Sapindaceae. The fruit is also called ramboutan or ramboutanier in French, ramboetan in Dutch, ramboostan in India, shaotzu in Chinese, and chomchomor vaithieu in Vietnamese. What is the local name of rambutan? Nephelium lappaceum L. Family Name: Sapindaceae Synonyms: Dimocarpus crinita, […]

May protect against diabetes: Cell and animal studies report that rambutan peel extract may increase insulin sensitivity and reduce fasting blood sugar levels and insulin resistance ( 32 , 33, 34, 35). Does rambutan have a lot of sugar? Sugar: Less than 1 gram. Who should not eat rambutan fruit? The Rambutan fruit has a […]

Rambutans are members of the Sapindaceae (or soapberry) family, which also includes lychee fruit and longan fruit. Like mangoes or jackfruits, rambutans possess just one large seed. Is rambutan a citrus fruit? The name also refers to the edible fruit produced by this tree. The rambutan is native to Southeast Asia. It is closely related […]

Rambutans are propagated by grafting, air-layering, and budding. Budded trees may fruit after two to three years with optimum production occurring after eight to 10 years. Trees grown from seed bear after five to six years. Where does a rambutan come from? Rambutans are furry, bright red fruits with a creamy white center. These fruits […]

The methods of propagation for the rambutan crop are: seed, grafting and layering. The seed propagation is relatively easy, but it is not recommended for crop production, as the resulting seedlings are very variable and about 50% or more may be exclusively male-flowered plants (TINDALL, 1994. Rome: FAO, 1994. How is rambutan fruit propagated? Rambutan […]

Rambutan is harvested ripe from 15-17 weeks after fruit-set. Fruit-set is taken as the stage when the fruit are approximately 2 mm in diameter. They turn from green to yellow or red when ripe depending on the variety . Variety Skin Colour Hair R-162 Yellowish- red Red with yellow-green tip What part of rambutan is […]

Rambutan originated in the Malaysian−Indonesian region, and has been widely cultivated in southeast Asia areas such as Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines (Tindall et al., 1994). Rambutan is also widely cultivated in Hawaii and Australia. What country are rambutans from? It is native to Malaysia, where it is commonly cultivated for […]

Uncut or unpeeled rambutan does not have any distinct smell. It has an earthy or green smell but when cut open it has a pleasant fruity and floral sweet and sour smell. It is compared to the smell of pineapples when they are ripe. What is the smell of rambutan? * Smell – The uncut […]

Rambutans are also sometimes used in curries to balance out spicy heat. Just about all tropical fruits pair well with rambutans’ tangy-sweet flavor—pineapple, coconut, and mango are especially good. How poisonous are rambutan seeds? Most rambutans have bitter seeds, although some may have a little sweetness. While a minority of people do eat the raw […]

Does rambutan increase blood sugar? Rambutans contain high amounts of carbohydrates which include both simple and complex sugar. They have the potential to increase blood sugar. The increase in blood sugar levels is however not significant. Can diabetics eat rambutan? May protect against diabetes: Cell and animal studies report that rambutan peel extract may increase […]

Etymology. The name “rambutan” is derived from the Malay word rambut meaning ‘hair’ referring to the numerous hairy protuberances of the fruits, together with the noun-building suffix -an. Is rambutan English word? The name rambutan is a word that means “hairy”. The fruit does look hairy. The fruit is green in color when not yet […]

But the real health concern with the seed is the trace amounts of cyanide it contains. Cyanide is very toxic for dogs and is a concern with most seeded fruits, same as apples, pears, and many others. If you want to try out rambutan with your dog, remove all of these dangers, and offer just […]

Rambutan is safe and well tolerated by the individuals as reported. However, excess eating it can cause mild discomforts such as abdomen pain, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, skin rashes or itching, and acid reflux. Is rambutan high in acid? rambutan is likely alkaline when raw and fresh and acidic when dried, processed or […]

The center of genetic diversity for rambutans is the Malaysian−Indonesian region. They have been widely cultivated in southeast Asia areas, such as Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. It has spread from there to parts of Asia, Africa, Oceania and Central America. How long does it take for a rambutan tree […]

The Origins of Rambutan A tropical fruit, the rambutan was native to Malaysia and Indonesia. It’s believed that Arab traders probably discovered the fruit around the 13th to 15th centuries and took it to the islands off East Africa. When was rambutan discovered? In 1912, rambutans were introduced to the Philippines from Indonesia. Further introductions […]

Common name: Rambutan, 红毛丹. Scientific name: Nephelium lappaceum. Indonesian and Malay name: Rambutan. Thai name: Ngoh, phruan. What’s another name for rambutan? A rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a tree from southeast Asia. The fruit that grows on the tree is also called rambutan. It is in the same family as Lychee. Rambutan Family: Sapindaceae Genus: […]

Rambutan got its name from the Malay word for hair because the golf-ball-sized fruit has a hairy red and green shell. Its unmistakable appearance is often compared to that of a sea urchin (1). The fruit is related to the lychee and longan fruits and has a similar appearance when peeled. What does rambutan mean? […]

ORIGIN. The rambutan originates in Malaysia and Indonesia. The name comes from the Malaysian word rambut, which means “hair”. Which country does rambutan come from? It is native to Malaysia, where it is commonly cultivated for its tasty fruit, also called rambutan. The bright-red, oval fruit, about the size of a small hen’s egg, is […]