Litchi is a fruit from April to July. There are many varieties of litchi, which can be divided into three categories according to the fruit maturity time: early maturity, middle maturity and late maturity. Early-maturing varieties, such as March Red, generally mature in March of the lunar calendar, that is, around April of the solar calendar. Medium-mature varieties, such as Feizixiao, will mature around May. Late-maturing varieties such as Gualv and Dahongpao will mature around July.

Litchi:

Litchi is an evergreen tree belonging to Litchi of Sapindaceae, and its height is about 10 meter. The peel is scaly, bright red and purplish red. Bright red at maturity; The seeds are all wrapped in fleshy arils. Spring blossoms and summer bears fruit. When the pulp is fresh, it is translucent and fatty, delicious, but not storable. It is distributed in the southwest, south China and southeast of China, and Guangdong and southern Fujian are the most abundant in cultivation. Southeast Asia is also cultivated, and Africa, America and Oceania have introduced records. Litchi, together with bananas, pineapples and longan, is called "the four major fruits in South China".

The efficacy and function of litchi;

Litchi is rich in nutrients, including glucose, protein, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid and other nutrients.

1, replenish energy, stimulate brain cells, improve insomnia and forgetfulness, enhance memory, strengthen brain and improve intelligence.

2. Improve human immunity and disease resistance, and prevent viruses and influenza.

3. Promote blood circulation, soften blood vessels, prevent thrombosis and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

4, swelling and pain relief, improve anemia, stomach cold, bad breath and other symptoms.

Dietary taboos of litchi:

1, it is forbidden to eat in large quantities for a short time. Litchi is a kind of fruit with very high sugar content, which is not suitable for excessive consumption, otherwise it will easily lead to litchi diseases. Litchi disease refers to hypoglycemia symptoms such as dizziness, palpitation and sweating after eating a large amount of litchi. Because a large amount of fructose can not be converted into glucose in time, it will stimulate a large amount of insulin secretion. Therefore, it is forbidden to eat a large amount of litchi in a short time, so as not to affect the health. Children and diabetics should eat it carefully.

2. Taboo crowd. Because everyone's physique is different, some people may be allergic to litchi. After eating litchi, they may cause allergic reactions, easily lead to rash or itching, and may also cause symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. Therefore, people who are allergic to litchi should avoid eating litchi. Due to the high sugar content of litchi, diabetics should avoid eating it. If you want to eat, you should eat in moderation under the premise of stable blood sugar control, and do a good job of blood sugar monitoring to avoid blood sugar rising. In addition, Chinese medicine believes that eating too much litchi is easy to get angry, and people with symptoms such as swollen gums, dental caries and periodontitis should avoid eating it or eat it in small quantities.

Types of litchi:

March red:

March Red is an early-maturing litchi variety. Generally, March Red litchi can be bought in April, that is, in March of the lunar calendar. The fruit of this variety is similar to a heart, with a wide top and a narrow bottom. The pulp is thick, sweet and sour, and tastes good, but there will be residue after eating it.

Hu Aizhi:

Huaizhi is also very common in life. Its shape is round, the shell is slightly thick and hard, and the shell is red and dark. The pulp inside is milky white, tender and juicy, sweet and sour, so it is very popular in the market.

Princess smile:

Princess smile is oval and round, beautiful fruit shape, dark green skin and green flesh. Feizixiao litchi tastes very refreshing and is famous among many varieties.

Glutinous rice cake:

Glutinous rice cake is a unique variety in Guangdong, which can only be seen in Guangdong. This variety, like March Red, is heart-shaped. It tastes waxy and sweet, with thick pulp and small core. It's a favorite variety.

Justin:

Justin is mainly produced in Fuzhou, Fujian, also known as Litchi. Its fruit is heart-shaped, the stem is long, the skin is purple, the meat is thin, and it is sweet and sour. Justin usually matures around July. Compared with other varieties, this variety has poor storage resistance.

Guiwei:

Cinnamon-flavored litchi is named after its sweet-scented osmanthus fragrance. This variety generally matures in late June, with crisp and tender meat and sweet taste, which is deeply loved. The adaptability of this variety is still relatively strong, drought-tolerant, and the requirements for soil are not strict.

Other varieties:

There are many varieties of litchi, besides the above, there are white sugar poppy, Zengcheng Gualv, Zhuangyuanhong, black leaves, round branches, crystal balls, Chen Zi and so on.