How to choose rambutan? How to store rambutan

Rambutan is a tropical fruit that likes high temperatures and high humidity. The thorns of fresh rambutan are generally slender and upright. There are not only red rambutan, but also yellow rambutan, green rambutan and purple rambutan. Here we will introduce how to choose rambutan and how to preserve it.

Contents of this article

1. How to choose rambutan

2. How to store rambutan

3. Where is rambutan produced?

How to choose rambutan

1. Look at the color

It is best to choose rambutan with bright colors. Generally, the best rambutan is dark red with a hint of green, which is similar to lychee. Of course, it does not mean that the redder the color, the better. The darker the red, the less fresh it is.

Note: Most rambutans are red. But if you think all rambutans are red, you are too naive. Every rambutan looks the same when it is young, but when it loses its greenness and gradually matures, it may be very different. The skin of mature rambutans is not all red. There are not only red rambutans, but also yellow rambutans, green rambutans, and purple rambutans. However, after all, they are all from the same mother, so apart from the color, there is basically no difference in taste between rambutans and so-called "yellow rambutans".

2. Look at the burrs

The thorns of good fresh rambutan are generally slender and upright, while those with soft thorns are not so fresh.

3. Look at the surface

When choosing rambutan, pay attention to whether its surface is beautiful, whether it is red and the skin is intact. A good rambutan should have a red surface without black spots. At the same time, do not choose the one with damaged and scarred skin, as the flesh of such rambutan may have been damaged.

4. Look at the size

Good quality rambutans are usually larger and more uniform in size, with thin skin and thick flesh. If you pinch the inside and it is firm, it is a good rambutan.

How to store rambutan

The best way to buy rambutan is to buy as much as you eat, because there are relatively few rambutans grown in China, only a small amount in Hainan Province, and they are mainly imported from Southeast Asia, so it takes some time to transport them. In addition, rambutan itself is not a fruit with a long shelf life. The purchased rambutan can generally be kept for 3 days at room temperature. If the indoor temperature is high, it is best to put the rambutan in a plastic bag and refrigerate it. Rambutan refrigerated in the refrigerator can generally be stored for about 10 days, but it is best to eat the rambutan as soon as possible. After all, fresh fruit tastes better than fruit that has been stored for a long time.

Where is rambutan produced?

Rambutan is native to the Malay Peninsula and is mainly distributed in Southeast Asia. Rambutan is a tropical fruit that prefers high temperature and humidity, no wind damage, and low-altitude mountainous areas. It is mainly distributed in Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Hawaii, etc. In addition, each country has its own name. For example, the Malay language calls it "rambutan", which means "hairy thing". The Vietnamese call rambutan ch?m ch?m, which means "messy hair".