Common name : Lychee, Lichi
Thai name : Linchi
Scientific name : Litchi chinensis Sonn.
Honghua
Shape : ovate
Weight : 375 g/cluster
Colour : pinkish red skin
Taste : sweet, slightly sour and fragrant
Kom
Shape : round shape
Weight : 375 g/cluster
Colour : dark red skin
Taste : sweet and fragrant
Chakraphat
Shape : heart shaped
Weight : 375 g/cluster
Colour : bright red skin white flesh
Taste : sweet, slightly sour and fragrant
Preparation and eating
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Slit the skin with a knife or using strong thumb-nail around the fruit from end to end.
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Remove the skin.
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Remove the seed.
Usage
Eaten fresh and frozen.
Make juice and jam.
Added in desserts.
Nutrition
Very good source of vitamin C.
Storage
3-5 weeks at 2-5 ÌC,
90-95% RH
Do not leave the fruits directly exposed to ambi- ent air because the red rind will turn dark brown rapidly.
Season
Availability : April-June
