Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Not Available
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, 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)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn, Winter
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Seedless Variety
Yes
Not Available
Color
Orange, Red, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Orange
Yellowish brown
Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan
Mexico
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
- 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.
Spirits
Not Available
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Japan
Thailand
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Not Available
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Dimocarpus
Species
D. kaki
D. longan
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Japanese Persimmon and Longan
We might think that Japanese Persimmon and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Japanese Persimmon and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Japanese Persimmon and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Japanese Persimmon and Longan with peel is 70.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon and Longan is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.