Rambutan

Rambutan is an exotic and delicious tropical fruit, known for its sweet flavor and distinctive spiky skin. Inside, you’ll find juicy, translucent flesh that surrounds a seed. This fruit, native to Southeast Asia, is cherished for its unique taste and is enjoyed both fresh and in desserts and salads. Its refreshing texture and sweetness make rambutan a memorable culinary experience.

Rambutan is a fruit that is relatively low in calories and fats, but it is a good source of carbohydrates and natural sugars that give it its sweet taste. It also contains a moderate amount of dietary fiber, which is beneficial for digestion. Additionally, it is a source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium, although the amounts may vary slightly depending on the variety and degree of ripeness. Rambutan is a delicious and refreshing fruit that can be a part of a balanced diet.

Which rambutans should I choose from the store?

Rambutans come in 1.5lb clamshells, these have a red and dull red color indicating that they have more pulp than juice, however as they ripen they turn a dull red/black color, where they have more juice than pulp.

How do I prepare rambutans?

Agrolink's rambutans can be eaten directly or used to make smoothies or desserts. To open a rambutan, simply hold it by the middle and gently press it with your thumb and index finger to peel off the skin and reveal the fruit. The flesh will easily come off in your mouth, leaving behind a seed that should be discarded. Once you taste a rambutan, you'll want to devour them all!

Storing rambutan

Rambutans are a very perishable product, ripening in less than a week, so Agrolink ships this product to its customers by air. The logistics is instantaneous, if the fruit is harvested today, tomorrow the pallets are already in their destination country. It is recommended to keep it refrigerated and avoid humidity.

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