Rambutan: benefit and harm

Rambutan for us is a real exotic, so most often you can face it only on holiday in hot eastern countries.It is there, in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and countries of Southeast Asia, that a small tropical fruit tree from the family of sapindas grows in natural conditions and is cultivated.But will not the fruits of this bright and unusual appearance of fruit affect the health of the consequences, and indeed, in general, what is the benefit of rambutan?Answers to these and many other questions about culture you will find in this article.

Important! Storage of rambutan fruits is allowed only for 2-3 days without harm to health.Therefore, it is not recommended to purchase it, if you accidentally saw this novelty in the supermarket.

Composition

Nutritional value of 100 g:

• Protein 7g
• Fats 2g
• Carbohydrates 9 g
• Dietary Fiber 9 g
• Water 04 g

Overseas fruit rambutan has bizarre and enticingappearance.The color is usually bright red, saturated, but can be yellow, orange.Distinctive feature - on the entire surface there are equally bright hairs, due to which it acquired its name.The size of the fruit is small, and the edible is only the inner white flesh, reminiscent of the jelly, inside which is a soft bone.

It is in the jelly-like part that the maximum concentration of nutrients is concentrated :

• dietary fiber;
• ash;
• vitamin A and C;
• full spectrum of vitamin B;
• minerals: calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, iron, zinc, copper.

Close relatives of rambutan are such exotic cultures as lychees, mamonchillos, lognans.

100 grams of fruit pulp contains only about 80 kcal, which is very beneficial, if you need to diversify the diet of the diet menu, adjust the shape of the figure.

Interesting fact: in Thailand, this culture is so respected that even there is a festival in honor of rambutan.

Use of rambutan

The flesh of the fetus has a mild anthelmintic and antibacterial effect, therefore it is excellent for treating dysentery, infectious diarrhea, and also to get rid of worms.Regular use of rambutan is also recommended for hypertension, as it is able to lower blood pressure.

Fetus is suitable for normalization of metabolism and the functioning of the digestive system as a whole.This allows not only to improve well-being, but also to put in order the weight.With heart diseases and atherosclerosis, rambutan will also be no less useful.A rich complex of microelements and vitamins has a rejuvenating effect.

Fetal Rambutan is useful in case of malfunctions of the immune system, neurological disorders, hair and skin diseases.

Important! A decoction of the bark and fruits of rambutan is highly recommended for women during the postpartum period.And leaves make poultices with headaches and migraines to ease the condition.

Possible harm

As such contraindications rambutan does not.Harm it can only bring with individual intolerance of certain components of the fetus.Therefore, do not eat an unfamiliar product in large quantities.Try first 1-2 pieces and wait 3-4 hours.If digestive system disorders are not observed, then boldly use rambutan.

Important! Seeds of these fruits in their raw form are poisonous, but dishes containing fried seeds are quite suitable for nutrition.

How to use rambutan

Rambutan is valued not only for its interesting appearance and original taste in its fresh form.Also based on it are jams, bakery fillings, drinks, ice cream and sauces.

Fetus is also used in the following directions:

• furniture industry - from bark and wood produce finishing materials and furniture;
• cosmetology - based on rambutane, soap, creams, tonics, masks are manufactured;
• manufacture of household items - making decorative candles with an exclusive decor;
• textile industry - from vines and shoots make dyes for fabrics, including such delicate as silk.

Trying an exotic fruit is always interesting.New taste sensations contribute to the production of a hormone of happiness and a good mood.So, a pleasant appetite for you!