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Nephelium lappaceum L. It is generally known as Rambutan in most language.
Origin and Distribution Rambutan is native to Malaysia and is commonly available is South East Asia. There are quite a few varieties available, notably the red and yellow varieties.
Season In Malaysia, rambutan generally bear fruits twice a year, the first main crop in June and a lesser one in December.
Harvesting The entire fruit cluster is cut from the branch by harvesters. If single fruits are picked, they should be snapped off with a piece of the stem attached, so as not to rapture the rind (skin). The fruits must be handled carefully to avoid bruising and crushing, and kept fry, cool, and well-ventilated to delay spoilage.
Uses of Rambutan Rambutan are mostly eaten out-of-hand after merely tearing the rind open, or cutting it around the middle and pulling it off.
Quality Criteria Not established.
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