Lychee Fruit

Introduction: 

Lychee Fruit or litchi is a tropical fruit in the subtropical evergreen tree of the soapberry family Litchi chine. The fruits vary in color from pink to red skin and within this skin one would find a non crisp white fruit . This is surround by a hard seed which takes nearly the middle part of the fruit.

This fruit is not only eat directly but also incorporated into fruits’ salad, juice, ice cream, other things, fruits’ salad, juice, ice cream and many others.

Employing information on lychee nutrition values, this paper seeks to explore on the benefits of lychee fruit including on the immune system and digestion, among others. Being without a strong smell and with a small crunch seed in the middle, it is one of the most cherished fruits all over the globe. 

Origin of lychee:

Lychee Litchi chine is native to the subtropical zone of South China and cultivated there for more than 2000 years. This is actually a culturally endorse fruit that is popularly use to symbolize love and prosperity in China.

Lychee originated from China and later grown in other countries such Vietnam, Thailand, India and other parts of the world through exports and by extension colonization. Nowadays lychee is cultivate in many tropical and subtropical areas worldwide .

But it is consider primarily Southeast Asia, Southern Africa, South and West Indies, and some parts of the Americas. Although, the fruit is cultivate in many parts of the world, China is still the largest producer of this valuable fruit. 

Verities of lychee:

Lychee is cultivate in a number of genotypes that are establish scientifically to exhibit differences in taste, size or even shape. Examples include Mauritius, -seed, sweet with a bright red color, and Brewster   – sweet with a firm pulp. Hake I (Black Leaf) is sweet the company say it is Black skin but white and juicy inside, Kawin Mai Pink is famous in Australia due to hard pink red skin but sweet in the middle.

This is due to its small; smooth and sweet flesh as well as its large size with thick aromatic flesh known as Emperor. Other varieties also matter and these are Taiwanese Tai So and the Sala Thiel preferred for many small seeds and a lot of fleshy portions. The Level 1 is grown in different climate conditions thus increases the popularity of the fruit known as Lychee.

Characteristics of lychee Fruit: 

Lychee is a fruit produce in tropical regions, this fruit is characterize by a leathery, spiky outer skin that varies from bright red to pink – brown when the fruit is ripe. In varieties with a large seed it contains a single large seed and in the others it is known as the chicken tongue seed.

It has a fragile fragrance, IS replete with water, and is palatable in its raw state, and it finds application in juicy, desert-or-salad and wet dishes. Enigmatic but delightful, lychee offers a delectably tender and slightly firm texture and is packed in vitamin C antioxidants and essential nutrients.

Nutritional value of lychee Fruit:

Not only lychee is sweet and juicy, but it also has a significant nutritional value that will only make you benefit. I can find more than 80 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C within 100 grams of it and that vitamin is very helpful for boosting our immune system and healthy skin.

Lychee also contains polyphenol, which is influential in maintaining high levels of antioxidants that fight oxidative stress. The fruit is also a good source of such minerals as potassium. Which is crucial for normal blood pressure and copper, which is vital in producing red blood cells.

However, there are literally no calories and fats present in lychee and it contains fiber . Which helps in easy digestion and prevents over eating. Thus, owing to itsا water-soluble properties, vitamin and mineral content, lychee is a perfect product for any weight-loss regime

Health benefits of lychee fruit: 

Lychee has many health benefits making it a good inclusion to any diet. It contains a very high amount of vitamins which especially vitamin C boosts immunity, gives the body the necessary materials for formation of collagen hence good skin and fights radicals.

Lychee has loads of polyphenols that help to prevent inflammation and even other chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and cancerous diseases. The potassium contained in lychees helps in stabilizing high blood pressure and maintaining the healthy work of the heart, and on the other hand, dietary fiber avoids constipation.

But copper which enables production of red blood cells and the metabolic energy production was also present in lychee. Besides, due to their sugar content, the fruit replenishes an individual’s energy reserves quickly. This making fruits good helping in hydration and supplies energy during hot weather..

Uses of lychee: 

Another tree crop of global significance, with many uses as a food item and otherwise, is lychee. Its flesh fruit eat raw and fresh like a fruit or even be use in fruit bowls. They are all naturally sweet. Lychee is also use in production of juices, milk shakes and in the preparation of cocktails . Since its fragrance also acts as a selling factor.

In the desert, it is introduc in ice creams, sorbets, jellies and cakes to provide a taste of paradise. It is one of the commonly use fruits in Asian-style cooking. It is eat fri alongside seafood it is also an ingredient in a number of salads.

Apart from its use in cooking, people make use of lychee extracts in making face creams and lotions. Because of its anti-aging, antioxidant and skin hydrating benefits. Its seeds and peel have been use in folk medicine and as a composting material . Which also makes the fruit to be very useful in addition to being tasty.

Juice of lychee: 

Lychee juice is the delicious, pleasantly aromatic drink, which reflects taste characteristics of the fruit. The juice is made by grinding the fleshy part of fresh . Or canned lychees and sometimes is filtered to provide light texture.

As a natural source of sugar, vitamin C, and antioxidants the lychee juice is not only good for satisfying thirst but also for quick energy and immune booster.

It can taken straight, on the rocks or as a blend with other fruits juices . Such as lime juice, pineapple juice, or mango juice for a tinge of Caribbean. Lychee juice is also use in recipes for various cocktails, alcoholic and non-alcoholic . And bubble tea since it adds an incredible aroma to those drinks. Lychee juice is simple to make and a healthy delicacy which is made from this delicious fruits.

Desert of lychee :

Lychee is an excellent complement to many desserts owing to its sweet and somewhat flowery taste, and tender, succulent texture. It is common in fruit salads due to its content . Which is usually good to combine with other fruits such as mango, pineapple and coconut. Lychee is also use in sorbets, ice creams and gelato . Because the fruit gives a special tropical touch to these products.

In Asian desserts lychee is commonly use in sweet soups . It may also be serve with sticky rice and coconut milk, combining sweet, sour, juicy texture for best sensitivity.

There is also Lychee jelly which instead of having a creamy look and feel is a wobbly, semi set jelly . Which is sweet because of the fruit used. However, the fruit has higher saturated fatty acids making it more suitable for use . As a filling in cakes or pastries in times of a feast. Lychee is well-love, as either a fleshy fruit . Or in puree or syrup form, and lends a cool edge to mostly sweet items.

Recipe of lychee :

 Firstly, you will require 2 cups of fresh or canned lychees fresh or canned lychees, peeled and deseeded, half cup sugar, 1/4 cup of water and a squashing of lime or lemon juice. First, you need to chop the lychees into food processor or blender until pasty. In saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over low heat, until no grains of sugar is left, let it cool.

All the contents of the lychee puree should be blended with the sugar syrup and lemon juice . After that, gently pour the mixture into another shallow dish and put it into the freezer.

Between each half hour, mix the ingredients with a fork to break ice crystals . That allow the sorbet to become fluffy (3-4 hours). Although this is a straightforward dish, it is perfect for a summer dessert or as a palate cleanser . And to learn how delicious raw lychees can taste.