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
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
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
Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g15.00 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.10 g1.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA13.70 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.30 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.05
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg54.00 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 mg0.70 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.20 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.12 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg43.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg36.40 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.90 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA4.20 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA3.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA23.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA7.60 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.38 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg168.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.13 mg0.16 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
1.00 mg11.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg10.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.05 mg0.09 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
12.00 mg14.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.06 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg51.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg19.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
78.00 g83.46 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.36 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcalNA
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA60.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA60.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA314.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA75.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA250.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal120.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Seedless Variety
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Color
Rusty brown
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Southern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
5-74.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Humid, Warm to hot climate
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.
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
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
India
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Mangifera Indica
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
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Mangifera
Species
D. longan
M. indica
Generic Group
Not Available
Cashew