Lychee

Drupe• outer fleshy part surrounds a shell

with a seed inside

Lychee (edible parts) Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)

• Energy 276 kJ (66 kcal)• Carbohydrates 16.5 g• Dietary fiber 1.3 g • Fat 0.4 g • Protein 0.8 g• Vitamin C 72 mg (120%)• Calcium 5 mg (1%) • Magnesium 10 mg (3%)• Phosphorus 31 mg (4%) • Edible parts are 60% of total weight• Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.

Origin• native to Southern China. • spread over the years through Asia and

offshore islands. • It reached us in 1873

uses• Fruit salads• Can be stuffed with cottage cheese, cream

cheese, mayo, nuts• Jell-O• Desserts

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