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Longan
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What is Longan?

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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

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

-

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth

Side Effects

Mouth irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.00 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.10 g
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

16.50 g
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

1.30 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.09
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.50 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg
Rank: 52 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

28.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

1.20 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-
0 834
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Choline

2.10 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

266.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.13 mg
Rank: 50 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

1.00 mg
Rank: 45 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.05 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg
Rank: 49 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg
Rank: 58 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

9.00 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

78.00 g
Rank: 63 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal
Rank: 13 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

60.00 kcal
Rank: 25 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

60.00 kcal
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

60.00 kcal
Rank: 27 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

109.00 kcal
Rank: 54 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Mid to late summer

Varieties

Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew

Seedless Variety

-

Color

Rusty brown

Inside Color

Yellowish brown

Shape

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Taste

Sweetish

Origin

Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Soil pH

5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny, Warm, Without frosts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

Thailand

Other Countries

Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Dimocarpus longan

Synonym

Dragon eye

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Viridiplantae

Division

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Sapindales

Family

Sapindaceae

Genus

Dimocarpus

Species

D. longan

Generic Group

-

What is Longan Good For?

What is Longan? What is Longan good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Longan fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Longan Benefits are: anti depressant, anti-inflammatory properties, healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, prevents anemia, prevents cases of morning sickness, prevents lung cancer, skin rejuvenation and treatment of colonic diseases and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, digestive aid, gives you energy and suppresses arthritis. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are reduces wrinkles and skin rejuvenation and hair benefits are . If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Longan side effects are: mouth irritation and weight gain and its allergy symptoms are itching, swelling of mouth tongue or lips and tingling sensation in mouth. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Longan.