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
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
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Protects hair
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
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Berry
Season
Mid to late summer
All seasons
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
Not Available
Not Available
Color
Rusty brown
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Brown
Origin
Mexico
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Warm
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.
Top Producer
Thailand
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Turkey
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Not Available
Family
Sapindaceae
Vitaceae
Species
D. longan
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Not Available
Grape
Difference Between Longan and Raisin
We might think that Longan and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Raisin with peel is 83.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Raisin 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 Raisin is Sapindales and Vitales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.