Lychee
- Lychee is known as the 'queen of fruits' because it is packed with abundance of nutrients.The fruit has a sweet, fragrant flavor and is delicious. Its flavor can be described as a cross between a pear and a grape with some distinct floral notes. Lychee is a member of the soapberry family.
- Lychee requires cold weather during the winter for the successful development of flower buds and warm, moist weather with high temperatures during the summer for the production of fruit. Lychee fruits are found in loose clusters ranging from 3-50 fruits which grow on a tree.
- The fruit is round to oval in shape. The fruit skin color ranges from yellow to pinkish or red . The edible portion of the fruit, the pulp is succulent, white and translucent. Lychee fruit is grown in many sub-tropical areas such as Southeast China, India, Indonesia, Israel.
- It is a very good source of Vitamin C, B group, minerals like calcium,, magnesium, phosphorous and dietary fiber contains 66 calories per 100 gms. The lychee fruit holds within itself a whole bunch of health benefits as it helps in boosting the immune system, regulating the blood pressure and promoting cardiovascular health.
- Lychee may be used in many different applications including ice cream, jello, juice, soft drinks, nectar, jelly, gummy candies, fruit preserves, teas, health drinks, and yogurt .
- MAPRO Products related to this fruit: Lychee Crush, Lychee Thick Crush.
