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
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Yes
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
White
Taste
Sweetish
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Mexico
China, Japan
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
China
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Species
D. longan
P. communis
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Longan and Pear
We might think that Longan and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Pear with peel is 83.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Pear belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Pear is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.