Fruits of the World: Rambutan

Name:

• Rambutan

Looks like :

• vivid red with soft spines

Tastes like :

• tastes sweet, refreshing and slightly acidic

Uses:

• It is best eaten fresh and is excellent for decoration
• good in fruit salads and with ice-cream, or as an after dinner treat.

Found where :

• tropical regions

Other things you should know about:

• The name comes from the Malay word 'rambout', meaning hairy.
• It should be peeled before eating.
• It contains a hard inedible seed.

More information:

• see list of other world fruits