Rambutan—Nephelium Lappaceum
Rambutan is a tropical fruit that grows predominantly in Southeast Asia, India, and other tropical countries. In this section, we will focus on the phytonutrients that are present in the fruit.
Composition of Fruit:
The fruit pulp comprises roughly 37–49% of the entire fruit and is rich in copper and manganese. The fruit pulp also contains carbohydrates, protein, fiber, Vitamin C, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. The taste ranges from sweet to slightly bitter with acidic tones.
Benefits:
The pulp does have antioxidant properties secondary to the phytonutrients within the fruit.
The pulp of this fruit also has anti-inflammatory effects. They seem to suppress the release of inflammatory mediators like TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor).
In subjects taking a high cholesterol diet, supplementation with rambutan for 3 plus weeks in women was associated with beneficial effects on cholesterol levels.
In the above discussion, we briefly described some of the beneficial effects of rambutan. I urge anyone with food allergies to check with your health care provider if you are trying a new fruit. As always, I wish that you keep your health in center focus and live long and strong!
