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Longan
"Nature's sweet, small, round treasure"
The Longan is a tropical fruit native to Asia, known for its round, brown, and leathery exterior with a soft and pulpy interior, containing a single seed in the center. It has a sweet, slightly musky and nutty flavor.
Also known as
Lychee's cousins, Dragon's Eye
Botanical name
Dimocarpus longan
Product Details
PLU Code
94307
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Longan › All Sizes
Origin
Tropics of Asia
Temperature
4 to 7°C (39 to 45°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Longan
Longans are usually eaten fresh or used in traditional medicine. They are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and antioxidants. The pulp can be dried, canned or made into a juice.
Nutrition Information
Longan is low in calories and rich in nutrients. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. Here are the approximate nutrition facts for 100 grams of longan:
Energy: 60 kilocalories
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Fiber: 1.6 grams
Protein: 1.3 grams
Fat: 0.5 grams
Vitamin C: 60 milligrams
Potassium: 367 milligrams
Sodium: 1 milligram
Calcium: 7 milligrams
Iron: 0.3 milligrams
Please note that the exact nutrition values may vary depending on the ripeness, variety, and growing conditions of the longan fruit.
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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