Lychee Fresh

Also listed as Litchi Fruit and Fresh Lychees.

Produce

This is what the ingredient is.

Lychee Fresh is a small tropical fruit with a bumpy shell. Labels may say lychee or litchi.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is peeled and eaten as a snack.

Here is what food agencies say.

FDA fresh fruit rules apply.

Here is what research has found.

Imported lychee has appeared in food safety advisories when mishandled.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Keep cool and peel before eating.

How to read this page

We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.

v1.0Updated 9/23/2026