¿Qué es Lychee?
A tropical fruit with a rough, red skin, translucent white flesh, and a single dark seed, prized for its sweet, floral aroma.
"An ancient "emperor's fruit" from China, symbolizing love and good fortune, now a global delicacy cherished for its unique perfume."
Technical Metrics
Ideal Storage Temp
Refrigerated (up to 2 weeks)
Main Producing Region
Asia (China, India)
Vitamin C Content
High (72mg/100g)
El Secreto del Chef
To easily peel and pit lychees, gently squeeze the base until the skin cracks, then peel. The pit can often be pushed out whole from the wider end.
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Lychee
- Choose fruits with bright red, unblemished skin.
- Avoid soft or cracked lychees.
- Store in the refrigerator.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Lychee?
- Coconut
- lime
- mint
- ginger
- green tea
- vodka
- white chocolate.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Lychee?
Sweet, floral, slightly tart, musky, reminiscent of rose and grape.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Lychee?
Choose fruits with bright red, unblemished skin. Avoid soft or cracked lychees. Store in the refrigerator.