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Description/Taste
Rambutan are closely related to the lychee, the tropical Rambutan, pronounced ram-BYU-tn, varies in type and quality. The fruit may be greenish-yellow, orange or crimson, are oval-shaped and usually 1 - 2 inches long. The soft, flexible exterior shell is covered in stiff, hair-like bristles. While the exterior makes it seem larger than the lychee, the inner fruit is actually smaller. Rambutan flesh is juicy, milky- white, translucent in color, with a grape-like, gelatinous texture surrounding a central seed with and almond-like taste. The flavor of a Rambutan is more acidic than the lychee, sweet and very aromatic.
Seasons/Availability
Rambutan trees fruit twice a year, yielding crops beginning late June and August and in December and January. North American markets are supplied by Hawaiian crops.
Current Facts
Resemblance to a sweet chestnut, this unusual fruit gets its name, from the Malaysian word for hair, "rambut". Demands from Asian markets have increased the import of this rather rare fruit into Europe, the Middle East and North America. Traditional suppliers include Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia but today Honduras and Australia are entering the raging Rambutan market.
Nutritional Value
A source of vitamin C and calcium, rambutan provides niacin, iron, protein and fiber. An average fruit contains 59 calories.
Applications
Rambutan is best eaten fresh. To prepare, cut or tear base of fruit; press out the translucent pulpy flesh. They can be muddled into cocktails, tossed with tropical fruit salads, or simmered with aromatics to make a flavorful simple syrup. Pair with other tropical fruits, fresh mint and cane-based liquors. Rambutan can be substituted in most lychee applications. Rambutan are fragile and keep only a day or two at room temperature. For longer storage when not eaten immediately, wrap in a perforated plastic bag; refrigerate.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Rambutan is also known as litchi chevelu in France and is called "gente" in Malaysia. In Thailand it is known as "ngob" (paa) and the Chinese refer to it as "bong mao dan".
Geography/History
Rambutan is most commonly grown in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. The fruit is grown for export in Australia, Sri Lanka, Central America and Vietnam. Cultivation of Rambutan is considered too fragile for the mainland United States.
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Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 134 days ago, 5/14/20 Sharer's comments : That's some good looking Rambutan!! 
Pasar Anyar
Near Bogor, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 193 days ago, 3/16/20 Sharer's comments : rambutan di pasar anyar bogor 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 199 days ago, 3/10/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 203 days ago, 3/06/20 
Woodmans East
Woodmans
Near Monona, Wisconsin, United States3817 Milwaukee St Madison WI 53714 608-244-6630 About 210 days ago, 2/28/20 
Cardenas Markets
Cardenas Market - N Capitol Ave
Near Alum Rock, California, United States320 N Capitol Ave San Jose CA 95133 408-240-0590 http://www.cardenasmarket.com About 211 days ago, 2/27/20 
Jons Marketplace
Jons International Marketplace - Glendale Blvd
Near Burbank, California, United States1717 W Glenoaks Blvd Glendale CA 91201 818-244-2575 http://www.jonsmarketplace.com About 237 days ago, 2/01/20 
Vallarta Supermarkets
Vallarta Supermarkets - N Fair Oaks
Near Pasadena, California, United States655 N Fair Oaks Blvd Pasadena CA 91103 626-204-6960 https://www.vallartasupermarkets.com About 238 days ago, 1/31/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 239 days ago, 1/30/20 
Bristol Farms Yorba Linda
Bristol Farms - Yorba Linda Blvd
Near Yorba Linda, California, United States18421 Yorba Linda Blvd Yorba Linda CA 92886 657-363-6700 https://www.bristolfarms.com About 244 days ago, 1/25/20 
Wholesome Choice Market
Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-551-4111 http://www.wholesumchoice.com About 245 days ago, 1/24/20 
Mission Ranch Market
Mission Ranch Market
Near Mission Viejo, California, United States23166 Los Alisos Blvd #116 Mission Viejo CA 92691 949-707-5879 http://www.missionranchmarkets.com About 245 days ago, 1/24/20 
Fry's Marketplace
Fry's Marketplace - Bell Road
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States1311 E Bell Road Phoenix AZ 85022 602-594-5030 https://www.frysfood.com About 251 days ago, 1/18/20 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts Farmers Market - 19th Ave
Near Glendale, Arizona, United States8040 N 19th Ave Phoenix AX 85021 602-864-6130 About 263 days ago, 1/06/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 282 days ago, 12/18/19 
pasar ace mijen semarang jawa tengah
Near Tegalsari, Central Java, IndonesiaAbout 289 days ago, 12/11/19 Sharer's comments : rambutan di pasar ace mijen semarang jawa tengah 
pasar ace mijen semarang jawa tengah
Near Tegalsari, Central Java, IndonesiaAbout 289 days ago, 12/11/19 Sharer's comments : rambutan di pasar ace mijen semaramg jawa tengah 
pasar ace semarang jawa tengah
Near Tegalsari, Central Java, IndonesiaAbout 289 days ago, 12/11/19 Sharer's comments : rambutan di pasar ace semarang jawa tengah 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 1-323-928-2829 About 357 days ago, 10/04/19 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 374 days ago, 9/17/19 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 388 days ago, 9/03/19 
Walmart Supercenter
Walmart Suburban Shopping Center
Near North Decatur, Georgia, United States2525 N Decatur Rd. Decatur GA 30033 404-464-4480 About 397 days ago, 8/25/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan at Walmart Decatur near Atalanta 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 1-323-928-2829 About 415 days ago, 8/07/19 
Cardenas Markets
Cardenas Market - High Street
Near Alameda, California, United States1630 High Street Oakland CA 94601 510-532-2654 www.cardenasnarkets.com About 418 days ago, 8/04/19 
KP Asian Market
Near Emeryville, California, United StatesAbout 418 days ago, 8/04/19 
San Pablo International Supermarket
San Pablo Supermarket
Near San Pablo, California, United States2368 El Portal Drive San Pablo CA 94806 510-215-0888 www.shunfatsupermarket.com About 420 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 427 days ago, 7/26/19 
Nugget Markets
Nugget Markets - Blackfield Drive
Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, California, United States1 Blackfield Drive Tiburon CA 94920 415-388-2770 About 431 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 431 days ago, 7/22/19 
Tekka Centre 竹脚中心
Little India Tekka Market
Near Singapore, Singapore48 Serangoon Rd Singapore Singapore 217959 About 438 days ago, 7/15/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan can be found fresh at Tekka market and next door at Little India.. 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 439 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Very vibrant colors 
Yin Xing
Yin Xing Food Company
Near San Francisco, California, United States661 Clement Street San Francisco CA 94118 415-597-6235 About 440 days ago, 7/13/19 
Mission Ranch Market
Mission Ranch Market
Near Mission Viejo, California, United States23166 Los Alisos Blvd #116 Mission Viejo CA 92691 949-707-5879 About 453 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 454 days ago, 6/29/19 
Vallarta Supermarket
Vallarta Supermarkets - Foothill Blvd
Near San Fernando, California, United States13820 Foothill Blvd Sylmar CA 91342 818-362-7577 About 454 days ago, 6/29/19 Sharer's comments : Super fresh 
Super King Market
Super King Markets - Magnolia
Near Stanton, California, United States10500 Magnolia Ave. Anaheim CA 92804 714-527-5809 About 461 days ago, 6/22/19 
Altayebat Market
Altayebat Market Inc, - Brookhurst
Near Stanton, California, United States1217 S Brookhurst Street Anaheim CA 92804 714-520-4723 About 461 days ago, 6/22/19 
Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Northgate Market - Lincoln Ave
Near Anaheim, California, United States2030 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim CA 92806 714-507-7640 About 461 days ago, 6/22/19 
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Mother’s Market & Kitchen
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4741 About 462 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 462 days ago, 6/21/19 
Sanwa Farmer's Market
Sanwa Farmers Market
Near Tampa, United States2621 E. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa FL 33610 813-234-8428 About 469 days ago, 6/14/19 
Coco Frio Fresh Produce
Coco Frio Fresh Produce
Near Tampa, Florida, United States2412 N. Armenia Ave. Tampa FL 33607 813-516-7690 About 469 days ago, 6/14/19 Putters Bar Near Milwaukie, Oregon, United States About 551 days ago, 3/24/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Putters Bar. Hong Phat Portland 
Nijiya Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 552 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Lazy Acres Natural Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 563 days ago, 3/12/19 Tomavo Near Ammon, New Brunswick, Canada About 583 days ago, 2/20/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Tomavo. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 597 days ago, 2/06/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! Leks produce Market at the Oldsmar Florida Flea Ma Near Safety Harbor, Florida, United States About 599 days ago, 2/04/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Leks produce Market at the Oldsmar Florida Flea Market. 
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Near Hollywood, Florida, United States1940 N 30th Rd, Hollywood 33021 877-523-8665 About 615 days ago, 1/19/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Yellow Green Farmers Market. 
Farmers Market
Near Surfside, Florida, United StatesAbout 615 days ago, 1/19/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Farmers Market. 
Krudo
Near North Miami Beach, Florida, United StatesAbout 618 days ago, 1/16/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Krudo. 
Milam’s Market
Near Pinecrest, Florida, United StatesAbout 619 days ago, 1/15/19 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Milam’s Market. Good Earth Fairfax Near San Rafael, California, United States About 678 days ago, 11/17/18 Sharer's comments : Organic! Port Townsend Food Co-op Near Port Townsend, Washington, United States About 683 days ago, 11/12/18 Jewel-Osco Near Kankakee, Illinois, United States About 700 days ago, 10/26/18 r&n market Near Visalia, California, United States About 706 days ago, 10/20/18 Clemons Produce Near Orlando, United States About 708 days ago, 10/18/18 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Clemons Produce. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 709 days ago, 10/17/18 Sharer's comments : Rambutan spotted at Specialty Produce. |
