The rambutan is a tropical fruit tree of the sapindo family. The fruits of rambutan are small, the size of a hazelnut, they grow in clusters of up to 30 pieces and are rounded "balls" with an elastic skin of yellow or red color, covered with fleshy hairs of 4-5 cm in length. resembles an acorn), is a transparent white gelatinous mass, with a pleasant sweet taste. The rambutan is one of the most popular trees in Southeast Asia, where it is grown in small gardens on a commercial basis. But rambutan is also widespread throughout the tropical belt: it grows in Africa, Central America, the Caribbean islands and Australia. There are extensive plantations of rambutan in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. The rambutan is sometimes also called hairy fruit. When buying rambutans, pay attention to the fruits that were saturated with red, and the tips of the "hair" - greenish. The rambutan is badly stored, it can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a week. Fruits have a short shelf life after being picked.
The pulp rambutan, which covers the bone (edible, but with an acorn flavor), is a white and yellow gelatinous mass with a pleasant sweet taste. The fruits of rambutan contain carbohydrates, proteins, proteins, calcium, phosphorus, iron, nicotinic acid and vitamins C, B1 and B2. The use of these fruits in foods has a beneficial effect on the skin, improves digestion. It is believed that the fruit is very good for weak and sick people, because it has cleaning properties. The rambutans have a great flavor, not only raw, but also in the form of filling for cakes, jams. It is used as an additive for sauces, ice creams and in the form of compotes.
The bone itself is also used: it contains approximately 40% fats and oils that contain oleic and arachidic acid. When heated, the oil begins to emit a pleasant smell, is used in the manufacture of cosmetic soaps and festive candles. The roots, bark and leaves of rambutan are used in traditional medicine and in the manufacture of fabric paints. In Malaya, the dried rambutan peel is sold directly in pharmacies as a remedy.
Although rambutan is rich in beneficial properties, in our country it is considered an exotic fruit to which our body is not used. Therefore, when you use it for the first time, especially in children, you should try rambutan in minimal quantities. It is not recommended that people who suffer an ulcer or who have intolerance to rambutan get involved in this fruit, which, however, can only be known by trying a couple of pieces of this product. If you feel bad, it is better to abandon the use of this fruit.
