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, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
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Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
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Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
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Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Rusty brown
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Brown
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Top Producer
Thailand
Spain
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Italy
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Olea europaea
Synonym
Dragon eye
Olea europaea
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Sapindaceae
Oleaceae
Species
D. longan
O. europaea
Difference Between Longan and Olive
We might think that Longan and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Olive with peel is 83.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 60.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Longan and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Olive is Sapindales and Lamiales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.