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Lychee fruit powder is a type of powder extracted from lychee fruit, which is white in color and has a sweet flavor. It is widely used in many traditional Vietnamese dishes and beverages. However, few people know that lychee fruit powder also has many other applications in food. In this article, we will explore the various uses of lychee fruit powder in food and why it is considered an important ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine.
INTRODUCTION TO LYCHEE FRUIT
Lychee fruit was introduced to Vietnam around the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From a small lychee tree in Thanh Ha, nowadays, we can easily find lychee orchards full of fruit in many places such as Luc Ngan, Bac Giang, Hai Duong.
Since ancient times, lychee has been a precious fruit, greatly beloved by kings and queens. Legend has it that Empress Dowager Duong, because of her love for this fruit, gave it the name “phi tử tiếu” (empress’s laughter). Historical records describe lychee as “smooth as pink silk on the outside, with translucent, glass-like flesh, like snowflakes”. Nowadays, lychee fruit is also known as “lệ chi” or “tú hú” fruit.
THE WONDERFUL BENEFITS OF LYCHEE FOR HEALTH
Not only does lychee taste delicious, but it is also very good for health. Studies have shown that:
Lychee supports immune system enhancement
Lychee contains an abundant amount of vitamin C, helping to strengthen the immune system to fight against fevers, colds, and headaches during seasonal changes. Vitamin C is also one of the factors that stimulate the body to produce white blood cells, which have antioxidant effects.
Provides immediate energy
The high water content and sugar content in lychee can help quench your thirst and provide immediate energy. Lychee juice, lychee tea, etc., are excellent ways to replenish electrolytes and restore energy.
Heals liver damage
Lychee contains protective substances for the liver, helping the liver to resist harmful substances when consuming too much beer, alcohol, or stimulants.
THE GREAT USES OF LYCHEE FOR HEALTH
Helps strengthen bones
The benefits of lychee extend beyond its beauty; its benefits to the skeletal system are also remarkable. Lychee provides phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese, which help improve bone density. Additionally, zinc and copper in lychee promote the activity of vitamin D, thereby increasing calcium absorption and maintaining strong bones.
Improves skin
Lychee contains numerous antioxidants beneficial for the skin. Eating lychee in moderation can help make your skin healthier, vibrant, and more youthful.
Benefits of lychee for hair
Vitamin C, which constitutes a large proportion of lychee, plays a positive role in preventing harmful free radicals that damage hair. Moreover, it ensures adequate blood supply to the hair follicles. As a result, hair grows well, strong, and reduces dryness and split ends.
Good for cardiovascular health
Another function of polyphenols in lychee is to improve the immune system and prevent cardiovascular-related diseases. Additionally, lychee is rich in vitamin C, which protects the cardiovascular system well, reducing the risk of coronary artery disease.
LYCHEE POWDER AND ITS APPLICATION IN FOOD
Used to make lychee ice cream
Lychee ice cream is one of the popular and beloved desserts of the Vietnamese people. The main ingredient of lychee ice cream is lychee powder, combined with condensed milk and sugar to create a smooth and delicious ice cream. Lychee powder has a distinctive flavor, making lychee ice cream different from other types of ice cream.
Moreover, lychee powder also helps make lychee ice cream thick and special, creating a cool sensation when enjoyed. This makes lychee ice cream a perfect dessert on hot summer days.
Natural colorant for desserts
Lychee powder is also used to provide natural color to various desserts. Instead of using artificial chemicals and colors, lychee powder is used to color ice cream, cakes, and other beverages. This not only enhances the aesthetics of the food but also ensures the health safety of consumers.
Used in sweet soups
Lychee powder is also used to make sweet soups – a traditional Vietnamese dish. Lychee sweet soup has a sweet and refreshing taste, made from lychee powder, sugar, lychee syrup, and mung beans. After cooking, the sweet soup has a light yellow color and a white foam layer on top, creating a cool sensation when enjoyed.
Lychee powder not only gives the sweet soup its distinctive flavor but also helps create its thickness and density. This makes sweet soup delicious and easier to eat.
Making Lychee Juice
Lychee juice is a very popular and beloved beverage in Vietnam. The main ingredient of lychee juice is lychee powder, combined with sugar and water to create a delicious and refreshing drink. Lychee powder has a distinctive flavor, making lychee juice different from other types of juices.
Furthermore, lychee powder also helps make lychee juice particularly thick and dense, creating a cool sensation when consumed. This makes lychee juice a perfect beverage on hot summer days.
Making Lychee Smoothies
Lychee smoothies are also a highly popular beverage in Vietnam. The main ingredients of lychee smoothies are lychee powder, milk, and sugar. The smoothie has a milky white color and a delicious and refreshing flavor. Lychee powder not only provides a distinctive flavor to the smoothie but also helps increase its thickness and density, making it more delicious and easier to drink.
LYCHEE POWDER AT PEROMA VIETNAM
In addition to the health benefits of lychee mentioned above, and aiming to exploit the lychee resources of our country, diversify and enhance the value of the products, PEROMA Vietnam has researched and introduced to the market a line of lychee fruit powder products.
The product is made from carefully selected lychees from various regions. Using spray drying technology with short heat exposure time, PEROMA has produced a line of lychee fruit powder products that not only ensure the natural flavor of the raw materials but also retain most of the nutrients and antioxidant compounds present in lychees.
PEROMA takes pride in over 20 years of experience with a highly skilled R&D team, advanced technology, leading market trends, modern machinery, and automated production lines ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HALAL, KOSHER standards. PEROMA is considered a reputable and high-quality supplier of lychee powder, along with offering a variety of natural essential oils, fruit extract powders, food flavors, and cosmetic fragrances at wholesale prices, catering to the needs of individual consumers or businesses. Furthermore, PEROMA also conducts research on customized formulas according to the specific requirements of customers.
Through the provided article, readers have gained a clearer understanding of lychee powder. Don’t forget to contact PEROMA to acquire the highest quality and reputable lychee powder products!
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