There is possibly no fruit more beautiful than the Thailand Rambutan, and though it is relative common to the people of Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia, it is a rare, exotic fruit, much sought after by people in other areas of the world. The fruit grows on an evergreen tree; it’s color a vibrant red. It grows in grape like clusters and is probably most well known for the tiny spikes growing from its rind that give it a soft, fuzzy look.

Inside, you’ll find a blub of white flesh, tucked inside like a nut inside a shell. When you squeeze the red casing, your Rambutan will literally pop out, similar to squeezing the yolk from a boiled egg. Cutting it crosswise will reveal a single seed, which needs to be removed (has a bitter taste).The remaining flesh is sweet, tasty and packed with nutrition.

Fans of Rambutan say the fruit leaves a refreshing taste in their mouth; probably from the entire vitamin C. But there is a lot more than Vitamin C to be found. In fact, most people are amazed by the nutrient content.

Nutrients Found In A Rambutan

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin A
• Potassium
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Magnesiu
• Calcium
• Iron
• Protein
• Ash

It’s been determined in studies that Vitamin C is a key antioxidant which protects cells from free radicals and helps with the absorption of iron. Also, copper, which is need for the production of healthy red and white blood cells, along with manganese, which manufactures and activates enzymes in the body.

A study released by the University of Malaysia named Rambutan as a fruit that had both antiseptic qualities and an antimicrobial food. This means the fruit is useful in fight infections both as a topical ointment produced from the juice, but also good for fighting bacteria inside the body as well.

Specific qualities of the Rambutan that are known include the healthy nutrient content which includes, but is not limited to Proteins, Fiber, Calcium, Ascorbic Acid and Phosphorus. Each of these is important for good health

Benefits of Nutrients Found in Rambutan:

Vitamin C - Helps to build tissues, strengthens the immune system, decreased LDL (that’s the bad type) cholesterol and triglycerides. Also is known for its protection against heart disease. Also helps alleviate the symptoms of a Vitamin C deficiency which include fatigue, weakness, aches, rash and gum problems

FIBER - Is necessary to the process of eliminating waste. It’s also beneficial for preventing diverticulitis, gallstones, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, and deep vein thrombosis

PHOSPHORUS - Is the major component of bones and cell membranes. The production of energy and the storage of energy in the cells are depending on phosphorus. It is also an activating element for many of the body’s enzymes, hormones and acts as an important buffer in keeping the body at its pH balance.

CALCIUM - Supports the structure of teeth and bones and it’s needed for the contraction and expansion of blood vessels, muscles and maintain good nervous system functioning. It’s very important to prevent bone loss, which is especially a concern of post-menopausal women.