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, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Not Available
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Mid to late summer
Summer
Varieties
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
Not Available
No
Inside Color
Yellowish brown
Red
Taste
Sweetish
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Cold
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
Top Producer
Thailand
Turkey
Other Countries
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
China
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
Poland
Botanical Name
Dimocarpus longan
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Dragon eye
Not Available
Subkingdom
Viridiplantae
Tracheobionta
Division
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Rosaceae
Species
D. longan
P. cerasus
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Longan and Sour Cherry
We might think that Longan and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Longan and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Longan and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Longan and Sour Cherry with peel is 83.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Longan and Sour Cherry belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Longan and Sour Cherry is Sapindales and Rosales respectively. Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.