Exotic fruit longan, calorie content, useful properties. What is Longan and what benefits does it have? Application in cooking

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Who is talking about what, but I'm all about fruits from Thailand. Many who have been in Asia on vacation have tried longan. But if suddenly you are one of those who have not seen it yet, have not tried it, I will tell you what it tastes like and what it is, and I will also touch on such an interesting point as growing longan at home.

This exotic fruit also has another name - " eye of the Dragon ". You can try this fruit as an option in Thailand or Vietnam, China is considered the birthplace.

Longan grows in clusters on tall evergreen trees, outwardly from the side they reminded me of grapes.

PRICE

In October, on the roars of Phuket, for 1 kilogram of longan they asked for 80 baht (about 160 rubles).

For comparison, in Russian online stores they offer longan for 1300 rubles per 1 kg.

And you know, I do not advise you to buy it in Russia. For some reason, in Tae it was eaten easily, like seeds, and when they brought it to Russia, it lay in our refrigerator for almost a month and no one ate it. Then the husband took a Thai curiosity to work, there were brave souls to try it.

LONGAN STORAGE

At room temperature ripe fruit is stored no more than 3-4 days. By placing it in fridge the shelf life can be extended up to 7-10 days. Longan can also be frozen, it does not lose its taste at all, and it can lie in the freezer for several months.

And on another site it says that the shelf life in the refrigerator is 4 weeks. I think that this is closer to the truth, since I tried a fruit with such a shelf life and it did not deteriorate, did not lose its taste. But I do not advise you to buy a lot at once, so as not to store it for so long.

APPEARANCE

Reminds me of very small potatoes (2 cm) on a branch and these potatoes are sold in bunches.

The peel is light brown in color with dark brown spots.

Easy to clean. The peel is removed like the shell of an egg, and inside is a white cloudy ball.

The thickness of the peel is 1-2 mm.

INSIDE

If you cut it, you can see one large bone in the center.

The stone is very hard, smooth, similar to hazelnuts only in rich brown color. Such bones can be dried and used in children's crafts.

FLAVOR

Reminds me of sperm, nasty, better not to sniff.

TASTE

Sweet as green grapes. It is easy to eat, there is an aftertaste of sourness. None of my relatives had any adverse reactions from the digestive system. If abused for the first time, the stomach may react.

Outwardly, longan is similar to longkong, but these fruits taste different and I liked longkong more, and my husband, on the contrary, longkong, so everything is individual. Every man to his own taste.

CALORIES

Low: 100 g fruits contain approximately 60 kcal.

COMPOUND

100 g of longan have: water - 82.8 g; fat - 0.1 g; carbohydrates - 15.1 g; proteins - 1.3 g; fiber - 1.1 g.

The fruit also contains: potassium- 266 mg; magnesium- 10 mg; calcium- 1 mg; phosphorus- 21 mg; manganese- 0.05 mg; copper- 0.2 mg; gland- 0.13 mg; zinc- 0.05 mg.

BENEFIT

The pulp of the fruit is used in oriental medicine. for the treatment of inflammation, diseases of the stomach or as antipyretic.

Longan improves immunity And rises tone the whole organism as a whole.

Used for relieve fatigue and dizziness, vision improvement And concentration, normalization of sleep, with poor metabolism and as a sedative.

Longan seed powder is used to stop bleeding, treat eczema, hernias, dropsy, enlarged lymph nodes.

GROWING IN HOME CONDITIONS

The child stuck two fresh longan seeds from a ripe fruit into a ficus pot and after about 20-30 days two "weeds" grew. They grew quickly and rapidly, reaching for the sun. They love moisture along the way.

After six months, I decided to transplant them into another pot. The roots were strongly intertwined with the ficus, spun around, so that I even had to tear off part of the rhizome.

I made sure that it was a longan, the bones had not gone anywhere, sprouts had grown out of them.

At home, there was land and drainage, transplanted longans into another pot. And if you are going to germinate longan seeds, know that they germinate well from fresh fruits and it is better to plant them immediately in a separate container.

The leaves of the sprouts are greenish oblong with veins.

I didn’t do anything supernatural when planting, I just poured earth into a pot, and put drainage on top, watered it.

At the moment there are 13 leaflets.

For a month of being in a new pot, the longans did not grow much, while they are getting used to the new place of deployment. It is a pity that most likely they will not bear fruit, since they need to be grafted.

Asian "grape" - longan fruit
Two countries can claim to be the birthplace of this fruit: wild specimens were first discovered in the mountains separating China and Myanmar.

The representatives of the Han Dynasty, who ruled the Celestial Empire two centuries before our era, dreamed of cultivating Longan. However, in the northwestern capital province, the trees did not take root. Longan fruit is picky, he liked the mild climate of the south of the country. It is grown here today.

In Thailand, King Chulalongkorn himself became the godfather of the plant. He was presented with seedlings by one of his subjects, who returned from China. Four (according to another version, five) seedlings were planted in different parts of the kingdom. Today, longan is endless plantations throughout the country.

The fruit is known by several names. The Chinese dubbed it the "dragon's eye" (the cut fruit really resembles the eye of a mythical character), the Thais - "lam yai".
About how longans are useful, they know better than others in his homeland, in Asia. People come here for healing and fruit tasting from all over the world.

What does a longan look like?

Not without reason are considered "brothers" longan and lychee. The fruits are similar in structure: the peel covers a translucent, delicate pulp, inside which a large bone is hidden.

There are also differences:

Longan looks like a nut, lychee looks like a raspberry.

A bunch of longan is similar to a grape.

How longan grows

Botany considers longan to be a plant of the Sapindaceae family. From the same "clan" - lychee, guarana, spanish.

Growing Features

The flowers form inflorescences-panicles, becoming a cluster. The fruits grow on trees 10-12 meters high. Long branches form a crown of the same diameter. They look like vines.
So that the branches dotted with fruits do not break, they are supported from below with wooden structures. The tree produces up to two centners of fruits, but they are harvested only by hand.

Distribution area

In addition to the homeland, the tree has mastered other countries. It is cultivated throughout Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, adjacent archipelagos (Malaya, Philippines, Indonesia). There are plantations in the USA, in Cuba.

The wild species is listed in the International Red Book as potentially endangered.

Longan season in Thailand

The country is the second in terms of production and export of fruit.
Plantations are laid throughout the territory. The climatic conditions in the northern and southern parts are different, so the crop is harvested all year round.

You can come to the country at any time to taste the exotic longan fruit. If you choose the right region and time of the trip, you will get fresh fruits almost for nothing.

In July-September, longan ripens in the south. Here at this time it is the cheapest. In other months - in the north.

Regardless of the season, the cost of the fruit is not prohibitive.

The chemical composition and calorie content of longan

Like any, more than 80% of the pulp of a longan is water. The rest is a set of minerals, vitamins, fiber. By the amount of vitamin C, it overtakes oranges.

calories

Fresh longan has a low calorie content - 60-65 units per 100 grams of pulp.
Dried fruit is four times as high in calories - 280-285 kcal per 100 g.

Compound

The pulp contains substances vital for the body, including those absent in the usual fruits:

• vitamins: group B (1, 2, 3, 6, 12), C;
• minerals: iron, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, zinc;
• fiber;
• biologically active components: flavonoids, polysaccharides, phenolic formations.

Longan contains a large amount of vitamin C, which covers the daily requirement of the body.

The nutritional value

100 grams of pulp include (g):

• proteins - 1.32-1.34;
• fats - 0.12-0.16;
• carbohydrates - 15.2-16.3.

A small amount of fat, a relatively high content of complex carbohydrates suppresses hunger, making the fruit a safe snack. Fiber improves digestion, cleanses the body of "garbage".

Useful properties of longan

Longan has beneficial properties in all parts of the plant. They are used for health, beauty, healing practices.

Health

The impact of the fruit is manifested in a wide range:

• vitamin C (which is rich in longan) fights against acute respiratory infections, influenza; strengthens the immune system, neutralizes beriberi, scurvy; helps the body absorb iron;
• protects the heart, preventing strokes, heart attacks;
• treats the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver, and other internal organs;
• high iron content (15-20 times more than spinach or grapes) improves blood circulation; helps with anemia, chronic fatigue, dizziness;
• promotes brain function, neutralizing senile dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and the like;
• effective as an antipyretic, anthelmintic;
• reduces the risk of developing certain types of cancer.

Longan slows down aging. All thanks to polyphenols, which help destroy free radicals and prevent cell destruction.

beauty

Antioxidants make beautiful and healthy skin: dryness, sagging are reduced, age spots are removed.
Exot is popular as an aphrodisiac.
Regular consumption of the fruit maintains the health of the oral cavity and teeth.

For treatment, it is better to take dried or dried fruits.

The sweet fruit is an effective remedy for “nerves” that make a person old and kill beauty. If you overcome insomnia, anxiety, depression, a handful of berries will solve problems.

traditional medicine

In Chinese medicine, in other Asian aesculapius, all inedible parts of the plant are considered medicinal.
The peel and leaves are saturated with biologically active substances:

• Of these (sometimes with other ingredients), decoctions are prepared for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and allergies.
• Doctors say that even oncology is receding.
• They contain quartzetin - a three-in-one component: an antioxidant, a bactericide, an antiviral agent.

Seeds rich in saponin, tannins, are used as a medicine and hygiene product:

• a bone is applied to the bite site to draw snake venom out of the body;
• crushed are effective as an anthelmintic or to reduce sweating;
• saponin is used as an additive in hair care products.

Decoctions and teas are prepared from leaves and flowers. Chinese doctors prescribe them for abnormalities in the digestive tract.

What does it taste like and how to eat it

Outwardly, the fruit resembles large grapes: the same berries, collected in clusters. But the taste is noticeably different.

fruit flavor

Determining what longan looks like is difficult. It is not comparable with other tropical exotics, especially the usual fruits. The fruit is sweet to sugary, with a musky aftertaste. But not cloying. Someone hears a grape aroma with a hint of melon of the Amal variety.
Most agree that it is almost lychee, but without sourness.

How to choose a ripe longan

When choosing a fruit, evaluate the following parameters:

• Skin. It must be solid, even, “wrinkles”, cracks, damage. At the same time, it is rough, dry, and cracks when pressed.
• Taste. Ripened fruits are sweet, with a rich aroma.
• Density. Ripe fruit remains firm. Too soft is overripe.

If you come across sour specimens, you should not be upset. After lying warm for several days, they will become sweet.
It is better to buy a whole bunch of berries, with twigs. So they are most often offered in Asian markets. Like grapes, without stalks they spoil almost immediately.

How to clean and eat longan

The fruit is only edible pulp. Despite the seeming impregnability, it is not difficult to clean the longan:

• the berry is torn off from the stem;
• take with the thumb and forefinger, slightly squeeze;
• when the shell bursts, its halves are removed;
• you can cut the peel with a knife in place of the stalk and peel the berry like an egg.

The white-pinkish flesh is eaten whole, being careful not to swallow the bone, which is located inside.

The bone is dangerous to swallow, it is toxic.

It is believed that it is better to eat fresh fruit. It is added to desserts, smoothies, ice cream, salads, as a garnish ingredient for fish or meat.
In Southeast Asia, strong and non-alcoholic soft drinks are made from it.
Gourmets claim that the best exotic is dried or dried. Without water, the taste and aroma are enhanced.

How to store

From a trip to exotic countries, fruits are brought home - for a gift or for themselves, in order to prolong the pleasure. Exot is considered delicate, but the problem of how to store longans is solvable. At room temperature, even ripe specimens are stored for three to four days. In the refrigerator - a week and a half.

The advantage of the fruit is the preservation of useful and taste parameters after freezing. It can be kept in the freezer for months. Least of all hassle with dried or dried fruits.

Longan harm

The fruit has few contraindications:

1. It should not be eaten by allergy sufferers.
2. A rather high percentage of carbohydrates limits its intake by diabetics.
3. It is better not to give to babies under the age of three.
4. Overeating causes diarrhea. For a person of average build, eight to ten fruits are enough at a time.

From longan, the benefits and harms can be due to the characteristics of the body. Individual intolerance is not excluded. Therefore, at the first consumption, they are limited to two or three fruits. If after a couple of hours the stomach is calm, nothing has appeared on the skin, you can eat as much as you want.

Conclusion

Visually, not too bright longan loses to “festive” rambutan or pineapple. But it is not inferior in taste and usefulness. Moreover, only he is able to help the European stomach adapt to Asian exoticism. The fruit is advised to eat to make it easier to digest local food.

It is believed that the best varieties are grown in Thailand and Vietnam, so it is advisable to go there for a tasting.

Unlike other exotics, it tolerates many hours of flight well. You just need to take slightly unripe bunches. The seller will help you choose, sometimes bunches are offered with a basket. Alternatively, put in a hard plastic container.

Resting in Thailand, China or on one of the Indonesian islands, tourists must try the longan fruit. First, it tastes good. Secondly, it is affordable, because you can buy it on every corner, and it costs (like most fruits in the region) literally a penny. But it turns out that, in addition to the excellent sweet taste that its pulp has, it contains a lot of vitamins and other substances necessary for the body.

What does a longan look like?

"Dragon Eye" (as this fruit is called in Thailand and China) grows in clusters on fairly tall trees. Almost like grapes. It also vaguely resembles it in taste. But its sweet and rather juicy flesh is in a dense peel. It can be yellow, reddish or brown, depending on the variety. The taste of longan is usually sweet (in a ripe fruit), but may be sour (if it is not ripe).

The peel is removed without any effort, if you lightly press on it with two fingers. Under it is a white juicy pulp, reminiscent of peeled grapes. When consuming longan fruit, one must not forget about the bone inside. It is hard and not good for food. When serving longan in cafes or restaurants, it is usually cleaned and the bones are removed. If the fruits were bought at the market, you will have to do it yourself.

About the benefits of "Dragon's Eyes"

Longan contains a large amount of vitamin C, as well as almost the entire group B. In addition, it is rich in carbohydrates (about 14%), phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, calcium. At the same time, its pulp is 82% water, due to which there are only 60 kcal in its 100 grams.

Longan fruit is known for its tonic properties, so it is recommended to use it when tired. At the same time, it improves sleep and acts as a sedative for disorders of the nervous system (thanks to magnesium). Also known and widely used in Chinese medicine are the properties of "Dragon's Eye" to reduce body temperature during a cold or infection. The use of pulp helps to improve vision and normalize the heartbeat with tachycardia. Longan also has a beneficial effect on the digestive organs, which is very important for Europeans who are faced with the need to adapt to Thai cuisine.

How to choose a delicious longan

Experts recommend first of all to pay attention to the condition of his skin. Longan fruit, the photo of which can be seen below, without cracks and damage. That's exactly how he should be. Its color does not depend on maturity, but solely on the variety, so you should not focus on it. The most delicious is the "Dragon's Eye", which has lain down for several days after it was plucked. But, unfortunately, it is very difficult to determine this by external signs. So the only reliable option for buying a ripe fruit is just to try it.

Storage

Due to the excellent taste and affordable price, tourists quite often try to bring longan home from a long trip. Fruit at home can be stored for only 2-3 days, but this is enough to treat friends or relatives with overseas yummy.

In addition, the fruits perfectly tolerate the road and, thanks to the rather dense peel, do not crumple very much. For transportation, it is recommended to buy a slightly unripe longan (it is slightly sour), since it will just ripen in 2-3 days. When stored in the refrigerator (this is allowed, the fruits will not be affected), it will be quite edible even after a week.

How it is eaten

Mostly just fresh, alone or with other fruits. Sometimes it is added to salads, desserts or used as a decoration for a cake. While in Thailand, fans can try the local cuisine, where "Dragon's Eye" has been more widely used. In particular, sauces for fish and other seafood are prepared on its basis, it is added to soups and spicy meat dishes. Adherents of traditional European cuisine can safely use the fruit as a filling for sweet pastries. Tourists like a drink made from dried fruits, which are brewed like rose hips or other berries and consumed with sugar. It turns out very tasty and healthy.

How the "Dragon's Eye" grows

Despite the fact that Sri Lanka and East India are considered to be its homeland, it is currently produced in the USA and China, in Thailand and even Australia. Longan has become so widespread. The fruit, the cultivation of which has become fundamental for the economy of many Asian countries, is also supplied to the European market. So if you wish, you can buy it in a regular supermarket.

It grows on rather tall evergreen trees with a fragile trunk and a dense crown. The flowers are small, brownish-yellow, form large brushes. The plant bears fruit very abundantly. The crop is harvested mainly by hand, cutting off the whole clusters. In trees that are too tall, sometimes the top of the head is even cut off for this. On an industrial scale, only fruits are used. Although wood is sometimes used to make furniture.

At home, longan can be grown from a seed. To do this, it is taken from a ripe fruit, dried a little for 2-3 days, and then planted in the soil. The tree grows quite rapidly, needs light and frequent watering, but most likely will not bear fruit at home. First, it requires vaccination. And secondly, it is unlikely that the dimensions of an apartment or even a house will allow it to grow to the desired size.

Longan fruit is a very tasty and healthy subtropical delicacy. Therefore, being on a journey in those places where it is grown, you must definitely try it.

Longan, also known as "dragon's eye", is a small, sweet fruit of the evergreen longan tree. These exotic fruits are called the little brothers of the lychee fruit. The color of the skin of the fruit varies from brown to orange, the flesh inside the fruit is pinkish. Longan tastes sweet with a hint of musk, very similar to lychee. Longan grows in clusters on evergreen trees, the height of which can reach 20 meters. China is considered the birthplace of longan, from where it spread throughout the world and is now grown in Thailand, India and other Asian countries. The trees bear fruit in the summer season, but dried fruits (no less tasty than fresh ones) are available all year round.

In this article, we will share with you information about the health benefits and harms of longan fruit - the ten most beneficial properties of longan for our health and the existing contraindications to its use.

Longan - composition, nutritional value, calories, BJU

Longan fruits contain almost 80% of a person's daily requirement for vitamin C. Longan also contains a large amount of useful minerals such as iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. In more detail, you can familiarize yourself with the nutritional value of the fruit and the composition in the table below.

Now that you know more about the nutritional value of longan, let's understand its health benefits.

Longan fruits are widely known for their beneficial and healing properties in many diseases, which are much more than one might imagine.

1. Treats diseases of the nervous system

   This fruit works wonders for nervous disorders, which is why doctors often recommend taking it as an antidepressant for people suffering from nervous disorders. Useful substances in the composition of longan relax, soothe and reduce human fatigue. Longan is also recommended for neuroses and insomnia.

2. Improves cell regeneration

   The fruits of Thai longan promote wound healing and even increase life expectancy. This is due to polyphenols, which help fight free radicals and prevent cell damage. Longan also helps reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer.

3. Prevents iron deficiency anemia

   Longan improves blood circulation and, due to the high content of iron in the fruit pulp, prevents the occurrence of iron deficiency anemia.

4. Tones and energizes

   This is one of the most useful properties of the Dragon Eye. It is an excellent tonic, fills the body with vitality and energy for a long time. Longan fruit can be used to relieve insomnia and anxiety that result from lack of vital energy.

5. Useful properties of longan for weight loss

   The fruit of this Thai fruit can be consumed on a low-calorie diet, as it contains a small amount of fat and carbohydrates. This is a healthy snack option for those who want to lose weight. The carbohydrates found in longan are complex, they increase energy, stamina and reduce food cravings.

6. Rich in Vitamin C

   Longan contains a large amount of vitamin C, which fights colds and flu, and also improves the body's immunity. In addition, vitamin C helps absorb iron and improves skin condition.

7. Reduces stress and anxiety

   Longan reduces stress and fatigue of the body. It effectively stimulates the spleen and heart, normalizes blood circulation and has a calming effect on the nervous system. Due to this, longan reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

8. Longan is good for skin and hair health

   Longan is good for the health and beauty of the skin. Its pulp has a rejuvenating effect, reduces peeling and dryness of the skin, improves its elasticity. Longan also keeps teeth and gums healthy.

   Longan seeds also contain saponin, which is very beneficial for hair and can be used as an additive in shampoo or hair conditioner.

9. Reduces sweating

   Longan is used to combat excessive sweating. The crushed seeds of this tropical fruit, containing saponin, tannins and fats, are used in cosmetology to reduce the secretion of sweat glands.

10. Treats snake bites

    The benefits of longan seeds in the treatment of snake bites have been proven. In case of an accident, the seeds should be applied to the bite site as soon as possible, they will draw out the snake venom from the skin and heal the bite.

How to clean and eat longan

In this short video you will learn how to use longan correctly.

Longan - harm and contraindications

Contraindications to the use of this exotic fruit have not yet been identified. But individual intolerance and allergic reactions are not excluded. Start using small doses and analyze the reaction of your body. It is also worth paying special attention to the ripeness of the fruit, its freshness and the trustworthiness of the seller.

We hope you enjoyed this article on the benefits of longan. Are you ready to try this amazing fruit? Tell us about your experience or ask your questions in the comments below.

Fans of exotic treats who have visited Asia at least once met a little-known and unusual fruit - longan. Many gourmets, accustomed to consuming something not quite ordinary and unique in their taste, note all the delights of this exotic fruit. Under the nondescript-looking crust lies a delicious pulp, saturated with vitamins and other useful elements.

How and where does it grow?

Longan is a delicious exotic fruit native to China. However, almost simultaneously it was discovered near Burma, in these expanses the fruit tree is quite well known today. It is also common in Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and also in the Philippines.

Harvested all year round, as the tree is considered to be evergreen.

The longan fruit belongs to the sapindaceae family, its closest relatives include the Spanish lime and lychee. The tree grows quite tall, sometimes reaching 13 meters, the diameter of the branches is approximately 10 meters in width.

Are longan and longkong the same fruit?

Longan and longkong are completely different fruits, although they have quite similar names and appearance.

How are they different from each other? Fruit growth is the same, both of them are similar to bunches of grapes, however, longan fruits are located far from the main branch (see photo), slightly lighter and smaller in color, unlike longkong berries, which overshadow the branch almost completely, leaving no free space, but in its structure is larger and more oval.

The coating of the longan is much harder, the longkong is cleaned softly, like an orange.

Longan and lychee

Lychee and longan can be called close relatives, both are popular in China and are considered evergreen, but there is little similarity in them. Outwardly, they are so different that it is absolutely impossible to confuse them.

- a tropical plant that has elongated leaves. Clusters contain about 15 fruits, and the number of varieties reaches 100. The peel has a solid base with numerous pimples. The pulp is separated from the peel without much difficulty, soft texture, sour taste with a pronounced aroma. In the center is a dark bone.

Lychee has many vitamin complexes in its composition, using it, a person is saturated with energy and strength, allows you to quench your thirst, helps fight anemia, and also improves digestion. Pairs well with lime, ginger and coconut.

What are the features in longan:

1. Taste. Describing the taste of longan is quite difficult. For those who have never tried it, it is rather impossible. What does the fruit look like? These are grapes, however, the taste is radically different, a parallel can be drawn with melon. There are notes of musk with a sweet, not cloying undertone. Oversaturation of the body with a delicious fruit is not worth it: it can cause indigestion.
2. Consistency. The internal consistency of the fruit is very soft and juicy, has a whitish-pearl hue, a little viscous content. There is a thick peel on top, which begins to burst under force.
3. Aroma. The aromatic qualities of longan cannot be compared with other fruits of the subtropical climate. The smell is incredibly pleasant and gentle, without caustic impurities, a bit similar to pineapple.

How to choose a quality fruit?

In Asian countries, longan can be seen on the shelves of supermarkets and markets all year round. In appearance it is quite difficult to determine whether he has matured. Worth asking to taste before buying. If it seems sour to you, then the fruit is not yet fully ripe, it is better for him to lie down for a few more days for full ripening. The appearance of the peel should be free of bulges and dents, without damage and cracks. The fruit lends itself perfectly to cooling, so you can safely put it in the refrigerator without fear that it will go bad.

How to clean and eat longan?

Before eating the fruit, it is necessary to peel the peel:

• rinse well under running water;
• make an incision or bite through with your teeth;
• after the fruit has given a crack, carefully remove the outer peel;
• you can eat the fruit, after cleaning all the bones.

Longan is a small ball that fits easily in the hand. By placing the fruit between the index and thumb, after pressing, you can easily peel it. Light flesh will remain on the palm, with a brown bone inside.

Often dried fruits are made from it, which are added to various dishes and drinks. In Thailand, for example, they prepare a delicious and refreshing drink: the fruits are dried in the fresh air, then boiled with sugar until all the juice comes out. The next stage is the tincture and cooling of the drink, which soon lends itself to the table. Longan is suitable for salads and first courses.

Is the kernel edible?

It is absolutely impossible to use a bone, since its properties are poisonous, which at best will lead to an upset of the gastrointestinal tract. Carefully peeling the fruit, you need to carefully remove all the remnants of the bone and throw them away, the rest can be consumed without fear of consequences - such actions will be correct.

Useful properties for the body

You can talk about the benefits of longan for long hours, since the composition of this fruit is unique in its own way and contains many useful vitamins and minerals:

The leaves are dried and also used for medicinal purposes, for example, in the fight against heart disease, nervous disorders.

It is also useful in the prevention of cancer and diabetes.

Who should abstain from drinking?

There are no contraindications to the use of longan. The only risk is individual intolerance, and, as a result, an allergic reaction. Doctors do not advise giving it to children who have not reached 3 years of age. When eating for the first time, do not overeat, but try a few things.