Longan Fruit

 

Longan Fruit

Thai name call: Lam - Yai

Longan is a long slender fruit that is shaped to resemble an eyeball. It has been a popular Thai fruit for centuries and is found mostly in the north of Thailand.

Longan is a popular Thai fruit in the northern part of Thailand. It is a sub-tropical tree crop and the word "longan" comes from the Cantonese word which means "dragon eye".

A healthy fruit, longan has many health benefits. This includes the ability to help lower cholesterol, prevent cancer and heart disease, reduce the risk of stroke, and fight diabetes.

Longan is a sub-tropical tree crop and the word “longan” comes from the Cantonese word which means “dragon eye”. The longan tree has been cultivated for centuries for this sweet fruit. The longan variety grown in Southern China and Taiwan are referred to as xiaolong or jiulang, but these varieties differ significantly from those grown in Southeast Asia (particularly Thailand) where they are called "mae nuat" or just "nuat".

As a tropical fruit, Longan is mostly grown in Southeast Asia and India. It is also grown in other parts of the world including Taiwan, Burma and South Africa. In Thailand, it has been grown for at least 200 years.

Longan trees can grow up to about 15 meters in height. They have wide leaves that grow on long stems and flowers that hang down from them during the growing season.

The Longan is a fruit, like many others, is inedible raw and must be cooked or boiled before eating. In addition to being a sweet and tangy fruit once it has been cooked.

The Longan has a few other interesting qualities:

- The taste and texture of the Longan are very similar to that of a lychee.

- The skin of this fruit is difficult to remove because its exterior is covered in a thin layer of wax.

- This fruit can be used as an ingredient when making traditional Chinese desserts such as mooncake.

The longan is a species of tree grown in the southern parts of the world. It is mango-like in appearance and has a taste that slightly resembles a honeydew and is also quite sweet.

The longan fruit is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, but it also helps reduce blood sugar levels and improves liver function.

Longan is a type of fruit that is native to Southeast Asia and grown in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan provinces.

The Longan (Chinese: 龙眼) is a type of fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. It is grown in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan provinces. The longan's scientific name 'Dimocarpus longanas', which translates to Dragon's Eyes, originates from the fact that the fleshy lobes inside of the fruit look like dragon eyes when peeled open.

The Longan has been eaten for centuries and its skin color can range from green or yellowish-brown depending on the variety. They are usually oval-shaped and have bumps on their surface making them easier to grip while peeling off their skin afterwards. Additionally, their flesh ranges from soft and gooey to firm and hard; some even become jelly-like when exposed to water for a prolonged period.