Longan and Japanese Persimmon 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.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
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Beer
Yes
  
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Spirits
Yes
  
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Cocktails
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Production
  
  
Top Producer
Thailand
  
China
  
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
  
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
  
Top Importer
China
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Thailand
  
Japan