Description
✅Lychee Specifications – General Overview:
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Varieties:
Indian Lychee: Known for its juiciness and distinctive sweetness, popular in India and Southeast Asia.
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Quality:
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Grade A: Fresh, fully ripe lychees with vibrant red skin, firm, sweet flesh, and no blemishes.
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Grade B: Slight imperfections, but still fresh and edible.
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Grade C: Overripe or damaged, typically used for processed products (juices, canned lychees).
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Size:
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Small: 2-3 cm in diameter, found in varieties like Mauritius.
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Medium: 3-4 cm in diameter, common for most types.
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Large: 4-5 cm in diameter, especially in Taiwan and Chinese varieties.
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Color:
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Ripe Lychees: Bright to deep red with some pink or white tinges.
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Unripe Lychees: Typically green or light pink, turning red as they ripen.
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Taste:
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Sweet and floral flavor with a juicy and fragrant flesh.
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Texture: Firm, translucent, and slightly crunchy.
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Moisture Content: Approx. 80-85%, with high water content that gives it a juicy texture.
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Shelf Life:
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Shelf Life: 3-5 days at room temperature, depending on ripeness.
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Cold Storage: Increases shelf life to 2-3 weeks when kept at a cool temperature (4°C-7°C).
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Frozen Lychee: Can last for up to 1 year in frozen form.
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