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Litchi

Litchi chinensis Allergen-Free
Litchi

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Sapindaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian, Southeast Asian
  • Seasonality Late Spring, Summer
  • Source Litchi fruit

O Que É Litchi?

A tropical fruit native to China, known for its sweet, juicy, translucent flesh and floral aroma.

Qual o Sabor de Litchi?

Litchi tem um sabor sweet, floral, slightly tart com aromas de floral, perfumed, fruity.

Taste
Sweet, Floral, Slightly Tart
Texture
Juicy, Firm, Translucent
Aroma
Floral, Perfumed, Fruity
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 100g (approx 10 fruit)
Calories66 kcal
Total Fat0.44 g
Saturated Fat0.09 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.83 g
Total Carbohydrate16.53 g
Dietary Fiber1.3 g
Total Sugars15.23 g
Calcium5 mg
Iron0.31 mg
Potassium171 mg

Segredo do Chef

To easily peel a litchi, gently press the fruit between your palms until the skin cracks, then peel it away.

Substitutos e Proporções de Litchi

O melhor substituto para Litchi é Rambutan, usado na proporção de 1:1. Best visual and textural match, similar sweetness, slightly less floral.

Substitutos para Litchi com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Rambutan Melhor 1:1 Best visual and textural match, similar sweetness, slightly less floral.
Longan 1:1 Good for flavor, texture, and size, but less vibrant color.
Grapes (green) 1:1 (sliced) For a juicy, sweet, and slightly tart bite; lacks floral notes.
Canned Lychee 1:1 Convenient, but often sweeter and softer due to syrup.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Litchi

  1. Choose firm, blemish-free fruit with a vibrant red or pinkish peel.
  2. Avoid cracked or leaking fruit.

O Que Combina Bem Com Litchi?

  • Coconut
  • Lime
  • Mint
  • Rose
  • Ginger
  • White Chocolate
  • Seafood
  • Chicken
  • Pork.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Litchi?

Sweet, Floral, Slightly Tart Floral, Perfumed, Fruity

Qual é um bom substituto para Litchi?

O melhor substituto é Rambutan (1:1). Best visual and textural match, similar sweetness, slightly less floral.

Como escolher e armazenar Litchi?

Choose firm, blemish-free fruit with a vibrant red or pinkish peel. Avoid cracked or leaking fruit.

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