Rambutan is full of medicinal properties, because of this it is associated with Lord Rama, the history of this exotic fruit is interesting.

Taste of Travel: Today we are giving information about such a fruit which is foreign but is associated with Lord Rama. Available on a limited scale in a few states of India. Its name is special. But it is neither related to Lord Rama of India nor to his era. It is a different matter that where this fruit has been born, there is also a lot of glory of Lord Ram. The name of this fruit is Rambutan. It is full of vitamins and some sourness with a wonderful sweetness. It also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Its consumption keeps the body away from many diseases.

This fruit gives the taste of three fruits

Rambutan looks like litchi. Most Rambutan fruits are red in color, but some may also have a mixture of orange and yellow. It looks slightly different from litchi because the fibers are wrapped around it, but the size of litchi is same as that of a pigeon’s egg. In this comes out a pulp filled with juice similar to litchi, which tastes sweet with a little sourness and if eaten after chewing it a lot, then the taste of strawberry and grapes will also start smelling in the tongue.

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That’s why this special fruit is associated with ‘Ram’

Rama is associated with this fruit because, where it is believed to have originated, Lord Rama has been worshiped there for thousands of years. The origin of Rambutan hanging in bunches on the tree is believed to be Malaysia and Indonesia, where Lord Rama is being revered for thousands of years. Food historians believe that hundreds of years ago this fruit was growing in the forests, later it was grown because of its taste. Renowned agronomists of India Prof. Ranjit Singh and Prof. SK Saxena have given information about Rambutan in their book ‘Fruits’. They say that this fruit originated in Malaya Island and it grows in limited quantity in Sri Lanka apart from the Nilgiri region of South India.

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Rich in Vitamin C, Phosphorus and Fiber

Due to its special taste and nutrients, the popularity of Rambutan is increasing continuously. It naturally has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, which play an important role in protecting the body from diseases. According to food expert and nutritional consultant Nilanjana Singh, this fruit is currently limited to South India, but in the coming days it will reach North India, because its quality is appealing to agricultural scientists and they are trying to grow it all over India. are engaged. Research suggests that the nutrients found in it help in keeping the body healthy.

Vitamin C, phosphorus and fiber are present in sufficient quantity in Rambutan. These nutrients keep the muscles healthy, strengthen the bones, as well as keep the digestive system smooth. Its consumption is also helpful in reducing the risk of heart related diseases. It is helpful in protecting the body from infection. It also has the properties of keeping the skin glowing.

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