Can You Eat the Entire Rambutan? Unpeeling the Truth About This Exotic Fruit
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Native to Southeast Asia, the rambutan gets its name from the Malay word for 'hair' due to its distinctively spiky, colorful skin. While the sweet, juicy flesh is a delicious treat, the hairy skin and large seed inside are both inedible and potentially toxic, answering the question: can you eat the entire rambutan?