Description
Longan and lychee are tropical fruits that are related and have similar nutritional profiles.
Appearance:
- Longan: A small, smooth, brown fruit with white flesh
- Lychee: A fruit with bumpy pink skin and white flesh
Taste:
- Longan: Less aromatic than lychee, with a more tart, musky flavor
- Lychee: Sweeter and more fragrant than longan
Nutrition:
- Longan: Low in calories and carbs, and a good source of vitamin C
- Lychee: Low in calories and carbs, and a good source of vitamin C
Uses:
- Traditional medicine: Used to treat neural pain, swelling, and cardiovascular disease
- Food: Commonly sold fresh, dried, or canned in syrup
Other information:
- Longan and lychee are both members of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae)
- Longan is also known as the dragon’s eye
- The pericarp and seed of longan and lychee are rich in bioactive constituents
Health benefits:
- Longan and lychee have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties
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