Benefits
Health Benefits
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
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g11.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.10 g2.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA9.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.30 g1.40 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.13
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg96.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg0.04 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg0.60 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.24 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.05 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg10.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.89 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA3.30 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA89.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA2.80 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.40 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg259.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.13 mg0.40 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
1.00 mg13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.05 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
12.00 mg23.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.08 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg77.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA18.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
78.00 g86.35 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.75 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal48.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA241.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA63.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal58.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
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Color
Rusty brown
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-76.5-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- 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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
Turkey
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Sapindales
Rosales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Prunus
Species
D. longan
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose