Lychee (Litchee)

Why Eat It

Related to longans, lychees are sometimes on a dessert menu of Chinese restaurants. Once stripped of their nubbly reddish-brown shells, these lychees look like large white grapes, each with a single large, glossy seed within its pale flesh. They have a sweet, flowery fragrance and flavor. Lychees are rich in vitamin C: 3 1/2 ounces (10 fruits) supply more than 100% of the Daily Value.

Availability

Fresh lychees may be found in Asian markets in the summer months. Canned and dried lychees (the latter with a raisinlike texture) are also sold in Asian groceries.

Nutritional Chart

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