1 Benefits
1.1 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
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Not Available
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
1.5 Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Any time except an hour after meal
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
266.00 mg749.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
83.00 kcal299.00 kcal
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal154.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
109.00 kcal251.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry
4.2 Season
Mid to late summer
All seasons
4.3 Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
4.4 Seedless Variety
Not Available
Not Available
4.5 Color
Rusty brown
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
4.10 Origin
Mexico
Central Europe, Western Asia
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm
5 Facts
5.1 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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Thailand
United States of America
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
5.3.3 Top Importer
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Vitis Vinifera
6.2 Synonym
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group