LONGAN – 10lbs

Description

Longan, a fragrant and sweet fruit, belongs to the same family as lychee and rambutan. Native to tropical Asia and China, this fruit gets its Vietnamese name “long nhãn” (dragon’s eyes) because its lacquered black seed shows through the translucent flesh like a pupil, resembling an eyeball.

The juicy flesh resembles a peeled grape, offering a uniquely sweet flavor with hints of musk, spruce, and gardenia. People enjoy longan fresh, dried, or preserved in syrup. Across Asia, chefs use it in soups, snacks, desserts, and sweet-and-sour dishes.

In Vietnamese cuisine, dried longans often feature in sweet dessert soups like “chè hạt sen long nhãn” (longan and lotus seed sweet soup). Traditional East Asian medicine also values it for its relaxing properties.

Health Benefits of Longan

Generations of consumers have praised it for its health benefits. Raw longan consists of 83% water, 15% carbohydrates, and 1% protein, with negligible fat. A 100-gram serving provides 60 calories and delivers antioxidants that may help prevent disease.

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