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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Rambutan |
| Scientific name | Nephelium lappaceum |
| Family / Genus | Sapindaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3041 |
| PLU — organic | 93041 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6490 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 30.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rongrien | 25% | One of the most popular and highly regarded varieties. Bright red skin with green-tipped spiky hairs. Flesh is thick, sweet, juicy, aromatic, and easily separates from the seed (freestone). Excellent |
| Jitlee (Chompoo) | 20% | Another top commercial variety, known for its consistent quality and high yield. Deep red skin, thick, very sweet, and juicy flesh that is freestone. Widely cultivated for export due to its robust nat |
| Seematjan | 15% | A common commercial variety with red skin and relatively short, soft hairs. The flesh is sweet, juicy, and typically freestone, though sometimes semi-clingstone. Good for fresh consumption and widely |
| Rambutan Yellow (Schoolboy) | 10% | A distinct yellow-skinned variety, offering a different visual appeal. The flesh is sweet with a slight tartness, juicy, and freestone. Appeals to a niche market seeking variety in rambutan offerings. |
| Binjai | 8% | A popular Indonesian variety known for its good fruit size and consistent quality. Red skin, thick, sweet, and juicy flesh that is freestone. Well-suited for fresh markets. |
| R-134 | 7% | A Malaysian clone highly regarded for its excellent fruit quality and flavor. Features red skin, very sweet, juicy, and aromatic flesh that is freestone. Often cited for its superior taste. |
| R-162 | 5% | Another significant Malaysian clone, characterized by its vibrant red skin and very sweet, juicy, and firm flesh. It is freestone, making it easy to consume. Good for both fresh market and potential p |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 50°F.
- Freezing point: 30.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | ? µL/kg·h typical (?–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Rambutan is a non-climacteric fruit and does not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can cause cosmetic damage (peel darkening) but does not significantly affect internal quality.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-odor producing, low ethylene producer, compatible with most non-ethylene sensitive produce.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by growing ethnic markets and mainstream interest in exotic fruits.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
Pack sizes
- 5 lb cartons/cases
- 10 lb cartons/cases
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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