LYCHEE

Lychee is a tropical fruit of Chinese origin, but now has expanded its growing area globally, mainly in subtropical regions and, particularly in Asia. Belong to the same family as rambutan and longans, the lychee fruit is recognized by its characteristic thin pink-red skin, with rough texture, though the skin was green before ripe. The fruit is varied in shape, from round to ovoid to heart-shaped. The edible white flesh inside is juicy, fresh, and sweet, giving off a pleasant floral smell.

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Name
lychee

Family
Sapindaceae

Variety
Litchi chinensis

Origin
Myanmar, China, Vietnam, India, South Africa,..

Source
China

Brand
Tianz Fruit/OEM

Size
25mm/pieces; 30 pieces/kg

Packaging
1kg-2kg/PE bag; 5kg-10kg/ carton box,…

Brix
15,2 – 21,%

How to eatHow to eat

With an attractive taste and pleasant aroma, lychee is considered a popular summer fruit. Not only It can be eaten fresh as other fruits, but lychee is also widely used in many beverage recipes, such as iced tea, juice, or cocktails. In addition, riped lychees are also processed into cream for cakes and puddings.

Health benefitHealth benefit

Litchi consists mainly of water (82%) and carbs (16.5%). According to research, 100 grams of fresh lychee fruit will provide the following main nutrients: Calorie (66g), Carbs (16.5 g), Protein (0.8 g), Sugar (15.2 g), Fat: (0.4 g) and Fiber (1,3g). The fruit is also rich in VItamin C, minerals, and other antioxidants. Not only rich lychee is rich in nutritional value but also provides many impressive health benefits.


Lychees are rich in vitamin C and phenolic compounds, which help prevent the damage of cells caused by pollutants, toxic chemicals, and free radicals that lead to several health problems such as cancer, arthritis, and heart disease. The fruit also boosts your immunity against seasonal infections and other chronic illnesses. The negligible cholesterol and sodium content in lychee helps reduce the risk of stroke and other health conditions such as oxidative damage, inflammation, atherosclerosis, heart disease, and blood pressure

Storage adviceStorage advice

Stored in a cool, dry place at 6 to 8°C (Fresh) and at -20 ±2°C (Frozen)

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