Rambutan is a red-skinned fruit with soft spikes that has a delicious taste similar to lychees. Peeling a rambutan fruit reveals a translucent flesh that tastes sweet and creamy with a hint of sourness. This “hairy fruit” is packed with vitamin C which makes it a very healthy fruit. Rambutan fruit also has a lot of fiber which makes it good for your digestive health.

Although you can safely eat the raw flesh of rambutan fruit, you should avoid the peel and seeds. Rambutan seeds contain a poisonous compound and are not recommended to eat. Even though some studies show that rambutan peel contains antioxidants, it is also not recommended to eat it.