Lychee

Summary Lychee is a round, juicy summer fruit that has translucent to white flesh and pinkish outer skin. It enhances the taste of cocktails and flavorful cuisine. Apart from eating fresh lychee fruits raw, you can also eat the dried lychee and the one preserved as tinned syrups. In Chinese cuisine, lychees go in fish and […] Lychee is a round, juicy summer fruit that has translucent to white flesh and pinkish outer skin. It enhances the taste of cocktails and flavorful cuisine. Apart from eating fresh lychee fruits raw, you can also eat the dried lychee and the one preserved as tinned syrups. In Chinese cuisine, lychees go in fish and meat-based dishes. Furthermore, this seasonal fruit is a summer staple that can keep you energised and hydrated. Table of Contents • • • • • • • Today, global and local markets focus on including superfoods in their aisle. Superfood is a claim for those foods with high nutrient density and minimal or healthy calories. For example, lychee, scientifically termed Litchi Chinensis, is a tropical fruit native to South-East Asia, Taiwan, and China. Alternatively, people also spell it as litchi. Of the hundreds of superfoods promoted, lychee qualifies as one of the best due to its rich vitamin, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory compound content. Sometimes people confuse lychees with rambutan. However, these two tropical fruits have differences despite being referred to as cousins. Lychee has a grape-like or floral taste, whereas rambutan is creami...

× This article is based on scientific evidence, written by Our team includes licensed nutritionists and dietitians, certified health education specialists, as well as certified strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers and corrective exercise specialists. Our team aims to be not only thorough with its research, but also objective and unbiased. The information in our articles is NOT intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Lychee: Antioxidant Powerhouse or Dangerous for Children? By Rachael Link, MS, RD January 2, 2019 • • • • • • • • With its unique appearance, one-of-a-kind flavor and incredible nutrient profile, lychee stands out alongside other tropical fruits like So what exactly is a lychee, where can you find it and why should you consider adding it into your diet? Let’s take a closer look. What Is a Lychee? Lychee, also known as lichi or litchi, is a tropical tree that belongs to the soapberry family. It is related to other plants, such as Although the fruit is native to China, it can now be found around the globe in fresh and canned form. It is used in everything from main dishes to desserts, drinks and appetizers alike. In addition to its versatility and distinct perfume-like flavor, this tropical fruit is also jam-packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, making it a great addition to a healthy, well-rounded diet. Ad Nutrition Facts Lychee is highly nutriti...

• Pinterest • Facebook • Flipboard Types of Lychees Introduction The first time I heard of lychees, I thought it was the name of a Chinese family. I can still remember it as if it was just yesterday. So, there I was visiting Gramps and Grandma on their veggie farm for the summer, when after lunch, Gramps started going on about what I thought was a Chinese family recently moved into the area. “The Lee Chiz are coming along nicely, aren’t they mother?” mused Gramps. “They sure are, aren’t they?” returned Grandma. “And when do you think they will be ready?” continued Gramps. “Not long now, I am sure, you know how those Lee Chiz are. You can never tell with that type!” returned Grandma. “You are right there mother, but wouldn’t it have been nice to have some for dessert, though?” suggested Gramps, picking his teeth. “Maybe next time, father, I will prepare them in advance,” concluded Grandma. Later that day, Gramps and I went to the supermarket. As we passed the fruit section, I was startled when Gramps suddenly shouted, “Ah, Lee Chiz!!”. Turning around, eager to finally meet the Lee Chiz for myself, I was even more surprised to find Gramps staring at different types of strawberry-chestnut-looking fruit, labeled LYCHEES! As you can expect, realizing that I knew next to nothing about what lychees are and anything about them, Gramps immediately launched into one of his LLs- Love Lectures-only in this case, an LLL-Love Lecture on Lychees! Q. How long can it take before my lychee ...

Their pinkish-red durable peel hides scotch-white juicy flesh, which itself surrounds a waxy long brown pit. Lychee (pronounced "lie-chee" or "lee-chee") is noted for not only its taste and versatility, but for its aesthetic; the ruby fruit is certainly memorable with its textured covering. According to American botanist Walter T. Swingle, the very first published work documenting the different varieties of lychee dates back over some 1,200 years to 11th-century China (via Spelled lychee, litchi, or lichi, this fruit has found its way all around the world, featuring in both savory and sweet dishes; and as its popularity grows, so, too, do the amount of questions about it. So let's dig a little deeper and uncover what we can of these little red rubies. Notably and most widely grown in China and India, the earliest records of lychee cultivation date back to the 11th century in the southern regions of China, Malaysia, and the northern regions of Vietnam. Some historians believe unofficial records refer to lychee as far back as 2,000 years ago, to the Han Dynasty. The first recorded appearance of lychee in the Western world was through trade routes in Jamaica in 1775, and the first instance of successful lychee cultivation in the U.S. occurred in the early 1900s in Florida, where the fruit has become an important commercial crop. Although lychee fruit may look like round, hard-shelled strawberries they actually come from the soapberry family, along with their more flamboyant-l...

It's common for a lot of kids to get those little cups of fruit cocktail for snacks. For me, I enjoyed canned lychee, a tropical fruit that's—depending on where you're from—commonly pronounced like "lai-chi" or "lee-chee" (how I've always said it). The white, almost transparent fruit with a hard red shell is a staple in Asian cuisine and one I can eat like candy. Recently, it's started showing up more and more on American menus, especially in cocktails and desserts. In fact, I recently enjoyed a delicious lychee martini at my favorite local sushi restaurant. Anyone new to lychee might be wondering how to eat it or what it tastes like. Get ready to learn all that and more in this guide to the wonderful lychee fruit. Lychee Season Since they need a tropical climate to grow, lychees are often imported (with the exception of Hawaii and some areas of Florida). Peak seasons vary depending on the country they're coming from, but mostly show up in the U.S. from May to September. If you get your hands on fresh lychees, store them for up to one week wrapped in a paper towel inside a breathable or perforated storage bag($7,Target). Lychee Vs. Rambutan Mostly found in Malaysia and Thailand, rambutan is very similar to lychees in flavor and texture, but it's the appearance that will make you take a second look due to its "hairy" exterior. (The term "rambut" means hair in Malay.) Rambutan is also less acidic than lychee, with a flavor profile similar to that of a strawberry. How to Eat ...

‌‌Lychee is a fruit that’s been cultivated for thousands of years in China. Today it grows in many regions including India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, and the United States. You can buy lychee fresh, dried, and canned. Lychee is also made into preserves, wine, and sauces. Calories and Nutrition in Lychee A 100-gram (3.5-ounce) serving of fresh lychee fruit contains: • 66 calories • 0.83 grams of protein • 0.44 grams of fat • 16.5 grams of carbohydrates • 1.3 grams of dietary fiber • 15.2 grams of sugar • 71.5 milligrams of Vitamin C Possible Health Benefits of Lychee Fruit Lychee is a fruit containing healthy vitamins and Daily fruit intake. It’s recommended that you get at least 1.5 to 2.5 cups of fruit a day and 2 to 4 cups of ‌ Trying new fruits and vegetables like lychee make your meals more interesting. Eating fruits instead of a dessert may help you stick to a weight control plan. Vitamins. Lychee fruit is a good source of ‌ Liver health. Your ‌ Anti-cancer activity. Lychee extract has possible anti-cancer properties. It may have the potential to stop the cell growth of different cancers. But more studies are needed. Oligonol. Lychee fruit contains a Oligonol is also used as a dietary supplement. It’s a product made of compounds derived from lychee fruit extract and green tea extract. ‌ A 12-week study of overweight and obese women found that those who took oligonol had lower Other studies suggest that oligonol may affect inflammation and Cortisol is one of your ...

Because it needs subtropical conditions, it is not a tree that can be grown across wide areas of North America. It can be successfully grown in warm states like Florida and sheltered locations in California. Planting is typically done in the spring after the risk of frost has passed. It is a slow-growing tree, taking as much as 30 years to reach 30 feet in height. The fruit of this tree consists of small, dimpled, fleshy drupes (clusters of three to 50 tiny fruits) with a light, perfumed flavor. The outside of the fruit has a rough, pink-red skin that is inedible and the inside flesh is clear to white and sweet. Trees usually do not produce fruit until they are at least three to five years old—it sometimes takes even longer. The fruit is usually eaten fresh or frozen and can be made into sauces, jam, puree, or Common Name Lychee, litchi Bontanical Name Litchi chinensis Family Sapindaceae Plant Type Fruit, tree Mature Size 20–110 ft. tall, 30-50 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun Soil Type Moist, well-drained Soil pH Acidic Bloom Time Spring Flower Color White, yellow, green Hardiness Zones 10–11 (USDA) Native Areas Asia Temperature and Humidity Lychee is surprisingly tolerant of cold and can cope with short blasts of almost freezing weather, but it really prefers warmer temperatures. To be brought to bloom, lychee needs to be exposed to cold temperatures (32 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit) for at least 100 hours in the winter. They will then bloom early in the spring and bear fruit ...