Candied Litchi
Candied Litchi, also known as 'Litchi Guo' in Chinese, is a traditional sweet treat where fresh litchi fruits are simmered or preserved in a sugar syrup, often with a hint of rock sugar or honey. This dessert is particularly popular in Southern China and Southeast Asia, where litchi is abundantly grown and celebrated during its summer harvest season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added syrup, providing a quick energy boost. It is low in fat and protein but offers a good amount of vitamin C and some potassium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 170 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, candied litchi is often enjoyed during festivals and is believed in traditional Chinese medicine to have cooling properties, making it a refreshing treat in hot weather. Nutritionally, the litchi fruit itself is rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, which are preserved even when candied.
