Longan
"Longan fruit"
Longan is the fruit of Dimocarpus longan. No cultivar or market type is specified.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Dimocarpus longan
Product Details
PLU Code
4307
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Longan › All Sizes
Origin
Indian subcontinent, Southern China, Northwestern Peninsular Malaysia
Temperature
4 to 7°C (39 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Longan
The supplied identity specifies the species but not an individual shipment origin.
Nutrition Information
Longans, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169089, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 60 kcal; Protein: 1.31 g; Fat: 0.1 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 15.14 g; Dietary fiber: 1.1 g; Vitamin C: 84 mg. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for longan fruit (not SO2-treated). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
4 to 7°C (39 to 45°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Shallow, well-ventilated containers or breathable bags with paper or cardboard liners
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Longan skin dries out and turns dull brown, very cold storage causes off flavor and dark brown peel, and warmer storage favours decay. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 395-397.
Applies to: longan fruit (not SO2-treated).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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