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
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
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Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
Season
Mid to late summer
Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Rusty brown
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Greyish-white
Origin
Mexico
North America
Soil Type
Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
Thailand
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Chile
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Dragon eye
Vaccinium corymbosum
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Vaccinium
Species
D. longan
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Longan and Blueberry
We might think that Longan and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Blueberry with peel is 83.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Blueberry 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 Longan and Blueberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.