How to distinguish the quality of rambutan

Rambutan is a special fruit produced in the tropical areas of the south. It has long red hairs on the surface and white flesh, similar to lychee. It tastes sweet and has high nutritional value. However, many people don’t know much about rambutan in life. They don’t know how to distinguish the quality of rambutan when buying it, and often buy spoiled rambutan. So how to distinguish the quality of rambutan? The following editor will tell you in detail.

How to distinguish the quality of rambutan

1. Look at the shell

When you buy rambutan, you can tell its quality by its shell. The shell of fresh rambutan is mostly bright red with a slight bluish tint, and the fine hairs on the shell are soft and tough. The shell of rambutan that is not fresh and of poor quality is mostly black and dark, and the long hairs on the surface will feel particularly hard when you touch it with your hand.

2. Look at the feel

Good quality rambutan feels relatively hard. It is different from the feeling given by lychee. When you press it with your hand, you don’t feel any pressure at all. When eating it, you cannot peel it directly with your fingers. You should use both hands to unscrew the rambutan like opening a bottle cap, then take out the flesh inside and eat it directly.

3. Look at the size

When judging the quality of rambutan, you can also look at its size. Rambutan that is too big or too small is of poor quality. You should choose rambutan that is uniform in size and has no scars on the surface. The more red the fruit is, the better the taste will be, and it will be especially fresh. This type of rambutan often has thick skin and flesh, and is the best rambutan.