Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Inside Color
Grey
Yellowish brown
Origin
Asia, Europe
Mexico
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
Russia
Thailand
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
R. nigrum
D. longan
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Longan
We might think that Blackcurrant and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Longan with peel is 63.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Longan belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Longan is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.