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Lychees

Lychees
Common Packs:

5- and 10-lb. bulk cartons

Receiving Inspecting:

Look for heavy fruits. Avoid lychees with cracked shells or those that are shriveled.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 28 days.
Troubleshooting:

Shriveling and moisture loss can occur if stored in an area with low humidity.

Discoloration and decay are indications of chill injury. Store properly.

Usage Ideas:

  • Top raspberry sorbet with shelled lychees and crushed macadamia nuts.
  • Mix lychees, chopped papaya and pineapple, toasted coconut, and chopped mint; serve over ice.

Seasonality:

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

Flavor Profile

Intensely sweet with flowery notes.

Texture Profile

Much like grapes, lychees have silky, smooth flesh.

Pairings

Pair with coconut, mint, pineapple, raspberries.

Substitution Suggestions

Grapes.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup lychees (190g) grams
Calories 130
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g11%
Dietary Fiber 2g9%
Total Sugars 29g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 9mg0%
Iron 0.59mg4%
Potassium 320mg6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.