About
Lychees are the fruit of the tree Litchi chinensis, the sole member of the genus Litchi, part of the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. They are edible, with a sweet, mildly tart flavor, and have a distinctive floral aroma often described as rose-like.
Aroma profile
Derived from flavor compounds · verified measured labels + AI-predicted descriptors
odor_active×37
sweet×36
fragrant×29
fruity×28
lemon×26
green×23
terpenes×23
minty×21
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes (FART / ChemTastes)
sweetbittersournon_bitterumami
Flavor compounds
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds