2024-10-08

[A must-see for Vietnamese lychee lovers!] What is the correct way to choose and store Vietnamese lychees?

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[A must-see for Vietnamese lychee lovers!] What is the correct way to choose and store Vietnamese lychees?

The delicious fruit that colors Vietnam's summer is also called the “fruit of beauty,” and is famous for being loved by Princess Yang Gui.

When the red skin is peeled off, the fresh, milky white flesh appears, and when eaten, a sweet and elegant aroma spreads throughout the mouth.

Lychee may not be a very familiar fruit, but I think there are many people who have eaten it at least once because it is processed as jelly or a drink.

This time, I will introduce the correct way to choose and store delicious Vietnamese lychees.

When is lychee edible in Vietnam?

Growing lychees requires a cold winter.

Vietnam's main lychee producing regions are mainly Bac Giang and Hai Duong provinces located north of the capital Hanoi.

In these regions, they are harvested from May to July and sold in the Vietnamese market.

Actually, Vietnam is one of the top 3 export countries in the world after China as a major producer of lychee.

Lychees harvested in Vietnam are exported not only to China, but also to other countries such as Japan and Australia.

How to choose delicious lychees?

There are several varieties of lychee, and they range from red to green to reddish black.

However, it is recommended to choose one that is evenly colored and bright, regardless of the type.

Also, choose one that has a taut peel and the fruit is plump and fresh.

Fresh ones have scaly, sharp protrusions on the epidermis.

Avoid those with wrinkled peel or those with too noticeable darkening, as there is a possibility that their freshness has decreased.

Light foods may become dry and lose their flavor.

Also check if you can really feel the weight when you hold it!

What is the average price of lychee you can buy in Vietnam?

The price of lychee varies from place to place.

The market price is approximately 30,000 VND to 60,000 VND (2 USD to 3 USD) per kilogram of chrome.

In Southeast Asia, you can eat delicious lychee at an affordable price.

What is the nutritional value of lychee?

Lychee is said to be good for beauty, and nutritional ingredients include folic acid, vitamin C, and polyphenols.

Approximately per 100g (approximately 5 tablets) contains 95% of the vitamin C needed for adult women and 79% for adult men.

Furthermore, the polyphenols contained in lychee have skin-beautifying effects, and folic acid helps prevent anemia and poor circulation.

However, be careful not to eat too much, as it has high nutritional value and excessive intake may worsen your physical condition.

Adults are recommended to take 8 to 10 tablets or less per day as a guide.

How to store lychees?

Lychee is a perishable fruit.

It's best to buy fresh ones and eat them early, but keep them refrigerated when you can't eat them right away.

You can also freeze it if you want to keep it longer.

The rind of lychee is easily damaged, so wrapping it in newspaper can prevent damage.

In order to maintain good taste, it is important to prevent drying. When eating, defrost naturally or soak the whole bag in water to defrost.

We also recommend processing lychees into sherbet, jam, lychee liquor, etc.

When visiting Vietnam for sightseeing, be sure to try the litchi, which has an addictive plump texture and refreshing sweetness that can only be enjoyed locally.

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Spa and massage experiences that are reasonably priced in Vietnam and feel unique to Vietnam are popular.

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Ho Chi Minh City/"WE SPA”

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Ho Chi Minh City/ “Evolve Wellness Center @Pullman Saigon”

The 5-star Pullman Saigon Hotel offers spa and wellness services.

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An's spa, which is very popular with tourists, offers inner health and relaxation with shiatsu massages based on Oriental medicine.

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Natural treatments using natural ingredients are popular in salons.