When Is Rambutan in Season? A Detailed Guide to Eating It and Who Should Avoid It

Rambutan, also known as hairy lychee, sha zi, red-haired fruit, and red-haired gall, is a large tropical fruit tree of the Sapindaceae family native to Southeast Asia, and has long been known as the “king of tropical fruits.” So when is it generally in season? How should it be eaten? Who should not eat it? It is understood that the rambutan ripening season is from June to August. Rambutan ripens in batches, and the picking period is long, generally lasting 3 months. If affected by a typhoon, the market launch may be delayed by 1-2 months.

How do you eat rambutan?

1. Rambutan should be eaten immediately after purchase and is not suitable for long storage; at room temperature it changes color and develops spots after 3 days. If you have too many, you can seal them in a plastic bag and refrigerate them, which keeps them fresh for about 10 days.

2. The shell of the rambutan is thicker than that of the lychee. Peeling it with your fingernails will hurt your fingers, and it is also unhygienic. The correct method is to hold it with both hands, one above the other, and twist it open like a bottle cap, pull apart the spines, and reveal the white flesh, and then it is ready to eat. When biting, be careful not to use too much force, otherwise it is very easy to bite through the seed membrane.

3. Rambutan can also be used to make tea. Wash the rambutan shells clean, add water and boil them; this can prevent diarrhea, reduce internal heat, and has other benefits.

4. Rambutan can also be used to make preserved fruits, jam, jelly, and other foods, and is also used to brew wine.

5. Rambutan is classified as a warm-natured fruit and should not be eaten in large amounts, otherwise it easily causes tonsillitis, high blood pressure, heat cough, and other symptoms.

Who is not suitable to eat rambutan?

Rambutan is warm in nature, and eating too much causes internal heat, so it is not suitable for people with dry mouth and tongue, acne on the face, high blood pressure, periodontal disease, constipation, or hemorrhoids. People with gastritis or peptic ulcers should avoid eating it.

Appendix: The benefits and effects of rambutan:

1. Nourishes the skin: it has the effect of enhancing skin tension and eliminating wrinkles.

2. Clears heat and detoxifies: it is bitter in taste, can clear the heart and purge fire, clear heat and relieve irritability, and can eliminate heat toxins in the blood. It is suitable for people who are prone to internal heat. It clears toxins that have accumulated in the body over a long period and improves health.

3. Enhances human immunity: protein is the most important nutrient for maintaining immune function and is the main component of white blood cells and antibodies.