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Lychees are oval-round and petite, roughly the size of a walnut, and their leathery skin is covered with tiny spikes. Young lychee fruits start out green, and as they mature, they become blushed with pink and eventually turn a bright red. The pearly-white pulp is covered in juice and houses a dark-brown seed at its center, which can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 1 inch in length, depending on the variety. The firm yet gelatinous pulp is chewy and juicy with a sweet, fruity flavor, like a cross of strawberry and watermelon with a touch of pineapple-like acidity. Lychees are also fragrant with a tropical scent and a hint of roses.
Fresh Lychees are available late spring through mid-summer.
Lychee is botanically classified as Litchi chinensis, and is the only member of the genus, Litchi. Itās a tree fruit in the Soapberry family, which includes chestnut and maple trees, as well as other Chinese fruits like rambutans and longans. There are several varieties of Lychees, with a major distinction among them being types that leak juice when the skin is broken, and the so-called "dry and clean" varieties, which are said to be more desirable.
Lychees are considered to be a super fruit as studies have shown that they contain the second highest amounts of polyphenol antioxidants of all known fruits. They are a very good source of B-complex vitamins, fiber, minerals like potassium and copper, and like other citrus fruits, they are an excellent source of vitamin C.
Outside of fresh eating, Lychees primary uses are in desserts, beverages, cocktails and martinis. Lychees are juiced and used to create syrups, ice creams and teas. Classic sweet companion ingredients include mango, coconut, bananas, passion fruit and pineapple. Lychees also pair well with cashews, sesame, honey, oranges, elderflower, cream and soft mild cheeses, tapioca, grapefruit and blueberries.
In Chinese tradition, Lychee represents close family ties and togetherness, and is often eaten in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
The Lychee tree is a sub-tropical and tropical tree that is native to Southern China and Malaysia. Wild Lychee trees are one of the dominant tree species of tropical rainforests in Southern China. The Lychee tree has been naturalised throughout Asia as well as in other regions in the Western and Southern Hemispheres with similar climates and terrain. Non-native regions are not always ideal for growing though, often leaving trees with limited crops due to inconsistent fruit bearing. Two elements of successfully domesticating Lychee trees are irrigation and flowering. Once shoots are established, irrigation is held the second autumn those shoots mature. This induces flowering which in turn invites bees to pollinate. Bee colonies pollinate, fruits set and Lychee trees flourish, weather, cultivar and age permitting. Lychees have a short production season and once harvested, they have a very short shelf-life, creating poor storability rates.
Recipes that include Lychees. One
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Description/Taste
Lychees are oval-round and petite, roughly the size of a walnut, and their leathery skin is covered with tiny spikes. Young lychee fruits start out green, and as they mature, they become blushed with pink and eventually turn a bright red. The pearly-white pulp is covered in juice and houses a dark-brown seed at its center, which can vary in size from 1/2 inch to 1 inch in length, depending on the variety. The firm yet gelatinous pulp is chewy and juicy with a sweet, fruity flavor, like a cross of strawberry and watermelon with a touch of pineapple-like acidity. Lychees are also fragrant with a tropical scent and a hint of roses.
Seasons/Availability
Fresh Lychees are available late spring through mid-summer.
Current Facts
Lychee is botanically classified as Litchi chinensis, and is the only member of the genus, Litchi. Itās a tree fruit in the Soapberry family, which includes chestnut and maple trees, as well as other Chinese fruits like rambutans and longans. There are several varieties of Lychees, with a major distinction among them being types that leak juice when the skin is broken, and the so-called "dry and clean" varieties, which are said to be more desirable.
Nutritional Value
Lychees are considered to be a super fruit as studies have shown that they contain the second highest amounts of polyphenol antioxidants of all known fruits. They are a very good source of B-complex vitamins, fiber, minerals like potassium and copper, and like other citrus fruits, they are an excellent source of vitamin C.
Applications
Outside of fresh eating, Lychees primary uses are in desserts, beverages, cocktails and martinis. Lychees are juiced and used to create syrups, ice creams and teas. Classic sweet companion ingredients include mango, coconut, bananas, passion fruit and pineapple. Lychees also pair well with cashews, sesame, honey, oranges, elderflower, cream and soft mild cheeses, tapioca, grapefruit and blueberries.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Chinese tradition, Lychee represents close family ties and togetherness, and is often eaten in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Geography/History
The Lychee tree is a sub-tropical and tropical tree that is native to Southern China and Malaysia. Wild Lychee trees are one of the dominant tree species of tropical rainforests in Southern China. The Lychee tree has been naturalised throughout Asia as well as in other regions in the Western and Southern Hemispheres with similar climates and terrain. Non-native regions are not always ideal for growing though, often leaving trees with limited crops due to inconsistent fruit bearing. Two elements of successfully domesticating Lychee trees are irrigation and flowering. Once shoots are established, irrigation is held the second autumn those shoots mature. This induces flowering which in turn invites bees to pollinate. Bee colonies pollinate, fruits set and Lychee trees flourish, weather, cultivar and age permitting. Lychees have a short production season and once harvested, they have a very short shelf-life, creating poor storability rates.
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA About 168 days ago, 6/10/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh lychee available now! 
Kukje Super Market
Kukje Market
Near Daly City, California, United States2350 Junipero Serra Blvd Daly City CA 94015 650-992-0333 http://www.kukjesupermarket.com About 277 days ago, 2/21/20 Sharer's comments : Australian. 
Red Top Market
Red Top Market & Kitchen
Near Burbank, California, United States600 S Glenoaks Blvd Burbank CA 91502 818-527-5272 https://www.redtopmarket.com About 297 days ago, 2/01/20 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 323-928-2829 https://www.sasounproduce.com About 299 days ago, 1/31/20 Sharer's comments : Owner David with fresh, beautiful fruit. I caught him using the app. Go see him. 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Alicia Pkwy
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24771 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills CA 92653 949-770-3111 About 306 days ago, 1/24/20 Sharer's comments : Good quality. 
Central market of Athens Greece š¬š·
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 307 days ago, 1/23/20 Sharer's comments : Lychees Madagascar š²š¬ 
Cardenas Markets
Cardenas Market - El Centro
Near El Centro, California, United States1620 N Imperial Ave El Centro CA 92243 760-482-0139 https://www.cardenasmarkets.com About 309 days ago, 1/21/20 
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Los Altos Ranch Market - Indian School Road
Near Phoenix, Arizona, United States3223 W Indian School Road Phoenix AZ 85017 602-264-8002 https://www.losaltosranchmarket.com About 323 days ago, 1/07/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 342 days ago, 12/18/19 
Borough Market
Elsey & Bent
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 382 days ago, 11/09/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh lychees imported.., in season 
Central market of Athens Greece
Star fresh IKE
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L13 00302104814843 About 463 days ago, 8/20/19 Sharer's comments : Lychee š 
Central market of Athens - Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 477 days ago, 8/06/19 Sharer's comments : Lychees šš» 
Marina Food Market
Near Foster City, California, United StatesAbout 478 days ago, 8/05/19 
Cardenas Markets
Cardenas Market - High Street
Near Alameda, California, United States1630 High Street Oakland CA 94601 510-532-2654 www.cardenasnarkets.com About 479 days ago, 8/04/19 
KP Asian Market
Near Emeryville, California, United StatesAbout 479 days ago, 8/04/19 
Bharat Bazaar
Near Union City, California, United StatesAbout 479 days ago, 8/03/19 
99 ranch
Near Albany, California, United StatesAbout 480 days ago, 8/03/19 
Las Montanas #3 Supermarket
Las Montanas Supermarket
Near San Pablo, California, United States13901 San Pablo Ave San Pablo CA 94806 510-965-1507 www.lasmontanasnarkets.com About 480 days ago, 8/02/19 
Seafood City
Near Vallejo, California, United StatesAbout 480 days ago, 8/02/19 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 1-323-928-2829 About 487 days ago, 7/26/19 
Lucky
Lucky - Lakeview Hwy
Near Petaluma, California, United States929 Lakeville Highway Petaluma CA 94952 707-762-8783 About 491 days ago, 7/23/19 
Cardenas
Cardenas Markets - Bellam Blvd
Near San Rafael, California, United States330 Bellam Blvd San Rafael CA 94901 415-578-3971 About 492 days ago, 7/22/19 
Mi Rancho
Mi Rancho Market
Near San Rafael, California, United States90 Belvedere Street San Rafael CA 94901 415-454-3344 About 492 days ago, 7/22/19 
La Morenita
La Morenita Market
Near Napa, California, United States2434 Jefferson Street Napa CA 94558 707-255-9068 About 493 days ago, 7/21/19 
Pacific Supermarket
Pacific Supermarket
Near Daly City, California, United States2900 Alemany Blvd San Francisco CA 94112 415-337-1628 About 500 days ago, 7/14/19 
Manila Oriental Market
Manila Oriental Market
Near Daly City, California, United States4175 Mission Street San Francisco CA 94112 415-337-7272 About 500 days ago, 7/14/19 
Evergreen markets
Evergreen Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States2539 Mission Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-641-4506 About 501 days ago, 7/13/19 
Richmond New May
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Near San Francisco, California, United States707 Clement Street San Francisco CA 94118 415-221-9826 About 501 days ago, 7/13/19 
Tekka Centre ē«¹čäøåæ
Tekka Wet Market
Near Singapore, Singapore665 Buffalo Rd. L1 Tekka Center Singapore 210666 About 501 days ago, 7/12/19 Sharer's comments : Lychees are fresh and in season in Singapore.. 
Nijiya Market
Nijiya Market - Post St. #333
Near San Francisco, California, United States1737 Post Street #333 San Francisco CA 94115 415-563-1901 About 502 days ago, 7/12/19 
Isetan Basement Food Hall and Market
Isetan Food Hall Shinjuku Japan
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan033-352-1111 About 504 days ago, 7/09/19 Sharer's comments : Isetan Basement Market is a wonderland of the best fruit Japan has to offer .. including these lychee nuts gift packed and ready .. 
Mission Ranch Market
Mission Ranch Market
Near Mission Viejo, California, United States23166 Los Alisos Blvd #116 Mission Viejo CA 92691 949-707-5879 About 514 days ago, 6/30/19 
99 Ranch
99 Ranch Market - McKinley St
Near Riverside, California, United States430 McKinley St Corona CA 92879 951-898-8899 About 514 days ago, 6/30/19 
Bristol Farms
Bristol Farms - Yorba Linda Blvd
Near Yorba Linda, California, United States18421 Yorba Linda Blvd Yorba Linda CA 92886 657-363-6700 About 514 days ago, 6/29/19 
Tokyo Central
Tokyo Central - Imperial Hwy
Near Yorba Linda, California, United States18171 Imperial Hwy Yorba Linda CA 92886 714-386-5510 About 514 days ago, 6/29/19 
Hawthorne Market
Hawthorne Market
Near Rolling Hills Estates, California, United States24202 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance CA 90505 310-373-4448 About 515 days ago, 6/29/19 
Super Hayat Market
Super Hayat Market
Near Lawndale, California, United States3964 Redondo Beach Blvd Torrance CA 90504 310-370-5707 About 515 days ago, 6/29/19 
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Vallarta Supermarkets - Foothill Blvd
Near San Fernando, California, United States13820 Foothill Blvd Sylmar CA 91342 818-362-7577 About 515 days ago, 6/29/19 
El Castillo
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Near Pacoima, California, United States11924 Footjill Blvd Sylmar CA 91342 818-834-3350 About 515 days ago, 6/29/19 
Big Square
Big Square
Near Glendale, California, United States831 N Pacific Ave Glendale CA 91203 818-230-2188 About 515 days ago, 6/28/19 
Jon's Marketplace
Jons International Marketplace - N. Vermont Ave
Near Glendale, California, United States1601 N Vermont Ave Los Angeles CA 90027 323-660-0220 About 515 days ago, 6/28/19 
Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers - La Brea Ave.
Near Culver City, California, United States3480 South La Brea Ave Los Angeles CA 90016 323-294-4309 About 516 days ago, 6/28/19 
Mitsuwa Marketplace
Mitsuwa Marketplace - Centinela Blvd
Near Venice, California, United States3760 S Centinela Blvd Los Angeles CA 90066 310-398-2113 About 516 days ago, 6/28/19 
Santa Monica Glatt Kosher Market
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Near Sawtelle, California, United States11540 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90025 310-473-4435 About 516 days ago, 6/28/19 
Jordan Market
Jordan Market - Westwood Blvd
Near Sawtelle, California, United States1449 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90024 310-478-1706 About 516 days ago, 6/28/19 
Elat Market
Elat Market - W Pico
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States8730 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles CA 90035 310-659-7076 About 521 days ago, 6/23/19 
American Ranch & Seafood Market
American Ranch & Seafood Market
Near Artesia, California, United States19105 Pioneer Blvd Artesia CA 90701 562-924-7000 About 521 days ago, 6/22/19 
Vallarta Supermarket
Vallarta Supermarkets - Lincoln Ave
Near Stanton, California, United States2394 Lincoln Ave. Anaheim CA 92801 714-300-0778 About 521 days ago, 6/22/19 
Super King Market
Super King Markets - Magnolia
Near Stanton, California, United States10500 Magnolia Ave. Anaheim CA 92804 714-527-5809 About 522 days ago, 6/22/19 
Fresh Choice Marketplace
Fresh Choice Marketplace - Katella Ave
Near Stanton, California, United States9922 Katella Ave. Anaheim CA 92804 714-539-9999 About 522 days ago, 6/22/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh 
El Super
El Super - Anaheim Blvd
Near Anaheim, California, United States1222 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim CA 92805 714-518-5496 About 522 days ago, 6/22/19 
Wholesome Choice Market
Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-551-4111 About 522 days ago, 6/21/19 
Super King Markets
Super King Markets
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States2741 W. MacArthur Blvd. Santa Ana CA 92704 714-597-7651 About 523 days ago, 6/21/19 
4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 524 days ago, 6/20/19 Sharer's comments : Lychee š¦ 
1601 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 527 days ago, 6/17/19 Sharer's comments : Ć¢ā¬Å Coosmans L.A. Ć¢ā¬Å At L.A Produce Market... Phone: (213) 689- 1551 Facebook: Coosmans 
Coco FrioFresh Produce
Coco Frio Fresh Produce
Near Tampa, Florida, United States2412 N. Armenia Ave. Tampa FL 33607 813-516-7690 About 529 days ago, 6/14/19 
4 Seasons Bio - Organic Food Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 554 days ago, 5/21/19 Sharer's comments : Lychee Mexico š²š½ 
Ten Katemarkt
Near Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsAbout 663 days ago, 2/01/19 Sharer's comments : Lychees spotted at Ten Katemarkt. 
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm
Robert Is Here Fruit Stand
Near Florida City, Florida, United States19200 SW 344th St , Homestead 33034 305-246-1592 About 675 days ago, 1/20/19 Sharer's comments : Lychees spotted at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand & Farm. South African grown. |
