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Rambutan

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Description

Rambutan is the fruit of Nephelium lappaceum, a tropical tree in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae.

Botanical Name

Nephelium lappaceum

Origin

Southern China, Malesia

Size

All Sizes

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for rambutan fruit. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.

Temperature

8 to 15°C (46 to 59°F)

Humidity

90-95%

Shelf Life

14-16 days

Packaging

Breathable packaging such as ventilated plastic bags or crates with a cloth lining to maintain humidity

Skin and spine darkening from water loss and mechanical injury is the main appearance problem, so minimise dehydration (e.g. sealed film packaging) and handle gently. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.

"Tropical tree fruit"