Lychee
What is Lychee?
Lychee is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, particularly China. The fruit has a distinctive sweet, floral flavour and a juicy, white flesh encased in a rough, reddish-pink skin. It is typically eaten fresh, canned, or used in juices and desserts.
Is Lychee vegan?
Lychee is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Lychee a major allergen?
Lychee is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Lychee used for?
Lychee is primarily used as a flavouring ingredient in a wide variety of food products, including sweets, beverages, yoghurts, and desserts.
Is Lychee safe?
Lychee is a fruit and not considered a food additive under UK law.
Why it's used
Lychee is primarily used as a flavouring ingredient in a wide variety of food products, including sweets, beverages, yoghurts, and desserts. Its natural sweet and aromatic profile makes it a popular choice for adding a distinct fruity note without the need for artificial flavourings.
Health notes
Lychee is a fruit and not considered a food additive under UK law. It is a source of vitamin C and dietary fibre. While generally considered safe, some individuals may experience allergic reactions. There are no specific regulatory limits set by bodies like EFSA for lychee consumption as a food ingredient.
Allergen info
Lychee is not one of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Lychee
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