The rambutan is an exotic tropical fruit with a distinctive, fuzzy skin and a sweet, lychee-like flavor. At Sairas in Hamburg, you can find this specialty in premium quality, perfect for desserts or as a healthy snack.
Exotic delight: The culinary profile of the rambutan
The rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a true gem of tropical cuisine. Beneath its characteristic soft, spiky skin lies a glassy-white, juicy flesh. The rambutan's flavor is captivating, boasting a delicate, aromatic sweetness with a subtle acidity, strongly reminiscent of lychee, but with a slightly firmer texture.
Use in the modern kitchen
In Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, rambutan is often enjoyed on its own as a refreshing snack. However, it is also an excellent ingredient for sophisticated desserts, exotic fruit salads, or as a garnish for summer cocktails. For an authentic experience, the flesh can be ideally combined with coconut milk or in savory-sweet curries. Please note that the seed inside is not edible.
Product details & nutritional information
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Ingredients: 100% Rambutan (fresh fruit).
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Allergens: None known.
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Origin: Imported from tropical growing regions (Southeast Asia).
| Nutritional values per 100 g (approx.) |
Salary |
| energy |
300 kJ / 71 kcal |
| Fat |
< 0.5 g |
| - hereof: saturated fatty acids |
< 0.1 g |
| carbohydrates |
18 g |
| - of which sugar |
15 g |
| Dietary fiber |
1.5 g |
| protein |
0.9 g |
| Salt |
< 0.01 g |
| Vitamin C |
30 mg |
Discover more Indian groceries and Persian specialties directly in our Orient Market in Hamburg or online at Sairas .