Organic
Litchi
"Taste of tropical summer days"
Luscious juicy pulp with a sweet and slightly floral flavor.
Also known as
Lychee, Rambutan's cousin
Botanical name
Litchi chinensis
Product Details
PLU Code
94309
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Lychees › All Sizes
Origin
Native to South China, grown globally in tropical and subtropical regions today.
Temperature
2 to 5°C (36 to 41°F)
Shelf Life
3-5 weeks
Status
Approved
About Litchi
The aril or pulp of the fruit surrounds a single seed in the center. Requires precise cold chain logistics for optimal freshness. Litchis grow on a slow-growing evergreen tree in warmer climates.
Nutrition Information
Litchi is a nutrient-rich fruit that provides several essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The nutrition facts for litchi are as follows:
Per 100 grams of litchi, the nutritional values are:
Energy 66 kcal,
Carbohydrates 16.5 grams,
Fiber 1.3 grams,
Protein 0.83 grams,
Fat 0.4 grams,
Vitamin C 71.5 milligrams,
Copper 0.3 milligrams,
Phosphorus 31 milligrams,
Potassium 171 milligrams,
Folate 10 micrograms,
Manganese 0.1 milligrams,
Zinc 0.1 milligrams,
Iron 0.3 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for litchi (lychee) fruit. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
2 to 5°C (36 to 41°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Perforated box or bag
Shelf Life
3-5 weeks
Storage Notes: Litchi skin browns rapidly as it loses water, so keep fruit refrigerated in polyethylene bags or containers rather than exposed to air, and sort out damaged fruit before storage. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 392-394.
Applies to: litchi (lychee) fruit.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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