Rambutan (250gm Box)

Indian variety of this exotic fruit comes from the hills of Nilgiris. Just like lychee, once the exterior (which is slightly harder than lychee) of the fruit is peeled away, the tender, fleshy, delicious fruit is revealed. Dont eat the seed. Its taste is described as sweet and sour, much like a grape.

Harvested from the Slopes of the Western Ghats (Anachandy)

From the owner

"Four years ago, we leased a beautiful patch of land in Anachandy, nestled in the lush slopes of the Western Ghats. The land came with 85 rambutan and 120 mangosteen trees — strong, deep-rooted trees aged between 9 to 13 years.

We grow yellow rambutan and a few native varieties. Rambutan is a hardy tree that thrives naturally and produces fruit with outstanding flavour and character. Birds and small mammals love it too — they enjoy a fair share before we harvest! Most of our trees are protected using old fishing nets, with a few left open to nature.

The fruit has a hairy outer skin and soft, juicy pulp inside. As the outer skin dries, the sweetness of the pulp intensifies — like dates, or even like wine, it gets better with time.

To enjoy the best of rambutan, let the skin dry a little  that’s when the pulp is at its sweetest."

These are closely related to lychee. These comes from either kerala or kodaikannal. The flesh of the rambutan is translucent, white, or pale pink, and has a sweet, mildly acidic flavor, similar to lychee but slightly less aromatic. The flesh is juicy and tender, surrounding a single, large seed that is not usually eaten. Rambutans are rich in vitamin C, manganese, and other essential nutrients. They are also a good source of dietary fiber.

Rambutan contains a considerable amount of vitamin C – a nutrient that boosts immunity and flushes toxins out of your body. It also contains copper, an essential mineral to help with iron. 

Harvest time at Rambutan Farm :