Rambutan - Unique fruit


Unique fruit : Rambutan 
 

 It is a topical fruit whose scientific term is Nephelium Laapaceum. It is believed to have originated in Indonesia and is now widely found in Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Ecuador, Australia and America. The name rambutan comes from an Indonesian name “rambut” which means hair and by adding a suffix you get “rambutan”. Rambutan tree belongs to a group of tropical trees that bear fruits like the lychee, mamoncillo and longan.

Rambutans are small red colour fruits with spiky hair on the skin. It has a sweet, juicy flesh which is slightly acidic and small brown coloured seeds whose oil is used in a number of industries. Rambutans are available in two colours, red and yellow.

Health benefits of Rambutan :
1. It is used in a number of treatments which includes diabetes, cancer, kidney ailments, hypertension, and various other ailments.

2. It helps prevent bloating.

3. Vitamin C in Rambutan helps in the absorption of minerals, iron and copper.

4. This fruit contains moderate amounts of copper which is necessary for the creation of white and red blood cells

5. It is low in calories and high in fiber. Ideal for weight reduction.
 
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