Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum) is a tropical fruit that is a good source of nutrients and antioxidants. It may offer health benefits such as aiding digestion, managing weight, and more.

Native to southeast Asia, rambutan is a unique fruit that grows best in the tropical climates of Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia—though it also grows in Mexico and ...

Lychee, longan, and rambutan ... and some cooks even add the fruit to spicy curries, as its sweetness helps to temper the ...

The name "rambutan" comes from the Malaysian word for "hair," a reference to the soft spines that cover the fruit. Rambutans grow in clusters on trees and take about 3 months to ripen. They make ...

MANILA, Philippines — After flowering from late March to early May, the rambutan is a favorite summer fruit in season, fruiting abundantly and producing the exotic fruit of Southeast Asia.

The vitamin C content of fresh rambutan also varies significantly depending on where the fruit was grown. Nonetheless, both fresh and canned rambutan are nutritious and provide many essential ...