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
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.00 g13.12 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
1.10 g1.40 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
NA9.85 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.30 g0.54 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.04
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.08 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.50 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.00 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg0.21 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg0.11 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg18.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
28.00 mg47.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
NA0.02 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA0.70 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
NA5.50 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.12 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
266.00 mg109.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.13 mg0.29 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
0.00 mg1.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
1.00 mg13.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg12.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.05 mg0.12 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
12.00 mg8.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
NA0.93 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.10 mg0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg17.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
0.00 mg23.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA6.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
78.00 g86.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.50 g0.22 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
NA50.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA50.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NA245.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA52.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal53.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
NA265.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal303.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Tropical
Season
Mid to late summer
Autumn
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Seedless Variety
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Color
Rusty brown
Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweetish
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Mexico
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-75.5-6
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Hot, Sunny
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 single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
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
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Costa Rica
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Ananas comosus
Synonym
Dragon eye
Ananas sativus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Commelinidae
Order
Sapindales
Poales
Family
Sapindaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Ananas
Species
D. longan
A. comosus
Generic Group
Not Available
Pineapple