Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
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
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
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Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal
As a snack in the late afternoon
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Color
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Brown
Yellowish brown
Origin
Central Europe, Western Asia
Mexico
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
Facts about
- 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.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Thailand
Other Countries
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
Europe
China
Top Exporter
Turkey
Thailand
Botanical Name
Vitis Vinifera
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Dried Grape
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
Vitis vinifera
D. longan
Difference Between Raisin and Longan
We might think that Raisin and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raisin and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raisin and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raisin and Longan with peel is 299.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 302.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raisin and Longan belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raisin and Longan is Vitales and Sapindales respectively. Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.