Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
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, Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Phytosterol
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
Yes
Not Available
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellowish brown
Taste
Astringent
Sweetish
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Mexico
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
- 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.
Top Producer
Germany
Thailand
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
Not Available
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
R. uva-crispa
D. longan
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Gooseberry and Longan
We might think that Gooseberry and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Longan with peel is 44.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Longan is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.