LONGAN

Longan is a native tropical fruit, commonly grown in tropical Asia and China. Nowadays, the fruit is popular among Asian countries and currently gaining more demand from consumers in Western countries.

Longan tends to grow in clusters. The fruit is round, the size is the same as a large grape and Underneath is tough thin tanned skin. The white soft flesh wraps around a dark seed. With this special texture, longan is also known as "dragon eye". As for the taste ofthe longan flesh is sweet, and juicy when fully ripe

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Name
Longan

Family
Sapindaceae

Variety
Ido

Origin
Myanmar, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka,…

Source
China

Brand
Tianz Fruit/OEM

Size
85-100 pieces/kg

Packaging
1kg plastic or carton box. Packed in 10kg carton box or 5kg plastic box

Brix
18-22%

How to eatHow to eat

Longan’s characteristic juiciness and sweetness have made the fruit a favorite summer fruit among the native of the countries grown in. Apart from being eaten raw by peeling the skin off like other fruits, Longan is also used as an ingredient in Asian soups, snacks, desserts, sweet-and-sour foods. The either fresh or dried, of the fruit, it can be preserved sometimes and canned in syrup.

 Health benefit Health benefit

Raw longan fruit is 83% water, 15% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and contains fats. In a 100-gram reference amount, raw longan supplies 60 calories of food energy, 101% of the Daily Value (DV) of vitamin C, 12% DV of riboflavin, and no other micronutrients in appreciable quantities.


Longan fruit contains very high levels of vitamin C, which promotes the healing of cuts and injuries and also stimulates the production of collagen – an essential part of cartilage, skin, muscles and bones as well as most other organs of the body. Its richness in riboflavin – an important vitamin in the B group of vitamins to reduce the risk of eye disorders, especially cataracts. Therefore, eating longan daily can help you minimize eye diseases and keep your eyes healthy. Besides, the calories and fat in the fruit are relatively low, so people who follow a weight loss diet can safely choose to use this fruit every day.

Storage adviceStorage advice

Stored in a cool, dry place at 0 to 2°C (Fresh) and at -20 ±2°C (Frozen)

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