Rambai

Description

Fruit native to Southeast Asia, growing in long cascading strands. The skin is velvety and salmon-colored; the pulp is translucent, sweet-sour, and refreshing.

Benefits

Contains Vitamin C and fiber. The bark is traditionally used in lotions for eye health and skin conditions.

History and Origins

Rambai is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is a popular village fruit in Southeast Asia but little known internationally. It thrives in riverbanks and shady forests.

Fun Facts

Rambai fruits hang in beautiful long clusters directly from the branches. The skin is velvety to the touch. It is often fermented to make a local wine or preserved with sugar.

What are the varieties of Rambai?

Varieties are distinguished by sweetness level (sweet vs. sour) and skin color (yellow to brownish).

Nutritional Values per 100g of Rambai

Harvest Months