Fruits of the World: Rambutan
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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
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