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Description/Taste
Ranging in size from an olive to a small plum and spherical to ovoid in shape, Longans have a thin rough-to-prickly brown easy to remove shell called a pericarp covering its grayish-white translucent pulp. In the center of the juicy flesh is a large smooth jet-black seed with a white ovoid characteristic mark. Having a flesh reminiscent of a peeled grape, the flavor is wonderfully sweet and often described as a mysterious tasting blend of musk, spruce and gardenia.
Seasons/Availability
Longan is available from winter through spring.
Current Facts
New Longan varieties offer a better ratio of pulp to pit and many are "freestone".
Nutritional Value
Longan is an excellent source of potassium and vitamin C, and is very, very low in sodium.
Applications
Poach Longan in light sugar syrup. Peel and pit; use the same way as lychees or pitted cherries in dessert soups, smoothies, fruit salads, cocktails and sweet-and-sour dishes. May be paired with other Asian fruits or mushrooms. To store, keep refrigerated. Freeze fruit in airtight container for longer storage. Thaw just before using but leave fruit slightly frozen for best texture.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Longan is one of the most prized fruits in Asia. In Thailand especially, the Longan fruit is highly esteemed and is generally eaten at room temperature. The Thai name for this special fruit is Lam-Yai.
Geography/History
Native to China and India, Longan fruit is a major crop in Southeast Asia. The Chinese dubbed it "Dragon's eye" because of its white eye-shaped mark on the pit. The Longan and its close relative the lychee were introduced to the United States by W. N. Brewster, a missionary in Fukien Province, China. Not doing well in cold climates, this tropical tree is often enjoyed as an ornamental shade tree. It produces attractive thick dark evergreen leaves and clusters of drooping fruit. Rather majestic and absolutely gorgeous, this grand tree now grows in America. Since there is a current demand for specialty fruits in the United States, Florida's compatible climate will most likely help to produce this fruit commercially.
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superindo depok town centre
Near Depok, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 4 days ago, 7/31/20 Sharer's comments : kelengkeng 
Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 50 days ago, 6/14/20 Sharer's comments : kelengkeng 
Seafood City
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Near Alum Rock, California, United States3065 Mckee Road San Jose CA 95127 408-240-4980 http://www.seafoodcity.com About 159 days ago, 2/27/20 
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Asian Pacific Market
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Near Marina, California, United States330 Reservation Road Marina CA 93933 831-884-0101 About 160 days ago, 2/26/20 
Dean's Produce
Dean's Produce - Broadway
Near Millbrae, California, United States451 Broadway Millbrae CA 94030 650-692-1042 https://www.deansproducemarkets.com About 164 days ago, 2/22/20 Sharer's comments : Hawaii. 
Pacific Supermarket
Pacific Supermarket - Westborough Blvd
Near South San Francisco, California, United States2228 Westborough Blvd South San Francisco CA 94080 650-583-1388 http://www.pacificsupermarket.com About 164 days ago, 2/22/20 
Manila Oriental Market
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Near Pacifica, California, United States4175 Mission Street San Francisco CA 94112 415-337-7272 About 165 days ago, 2/21/20 
Pacific Super Market
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Near Daly City, California, United States1420 Southgate Ave Daly City CA 94015 650-994-1688 http://www.pacificsupermarket.com About 165 days ago, 2/21/20 
99 Ranch Market 大華超級市場
99 Ranch Market - Skyline Plaza
Near Daly City, California, United States250 Skyline Plaza Daly City CA 94015 650-992-8899 https://www.99ranch.com About 165 days ago, 2/21/20 
Seafood City
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Near Los Angeles, California, United States134-140 S Vermont Ave Los Angeles CA 90004 213-365-9100 http://www.seafoodcity.com About 184 days ago, 2/02/20 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 187 days ago, 1/30/20 
Seafood City Supermarket
Seafood City Supermarket - Irvine
Near South Coast Metro, California, United States2180 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92606 949-208-3487 http://www.seafoodcity.com About 192 days ago, 1/25/20 
Mission Ranch Market
Mission Ranch Market
Near Mission Viejo, California, United States23166 Los Alisos Blvd #116 Mission Viejo CA 92691 949-707-5879 http://www.missionranchmarkets.com About 193 days ago, 1/24/20 
AZ International Marketplace
AZ International Marketplace
Near Tempe, Arizona, United States1920 W Broadway Road Mesa AZ 85202 602-633-6296 About 198 days ago, 1/19/20 
International 88 Market
Near Glendale, Arizona, United StatesAbout 199 days ago, 1/18/20 
Los Altos Ranch Markets
Los Altos Ranch Market - Indian School Road
Near Phoenix, Arizona, United States3223 W Indian School Road Phoenix AZ 85017 602-264-8002 https://www.losaltosranchmarket.com About 210 days ago, 1/07/20 
pasar tanah abang jakarta pusat
Near Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 232 days ago, 12/15/19 Sharer's comments : kelengkeng di pasar tsnah abang jakarta pusat 
giant palem semi tangerang
Near Bencongan Indah, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 254 days ago, 11/24/19 Sharer's comments : kelengkeng di giant tangerang 
giant palem semi tangerang
Near Bencongan Indah, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 254 days ago, 11/24/19 Sharer's comments : kelengkeng di giant palem semi tangerang 
H-Mart
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 263 days ago, 11/14/19 
LotteMart bintaro tangerang selatan
Near Pondok Pucung, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 304 days ago, 10/04/19 Sharer's comments : kelengkeng di lottemart bintaro 
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 336 days ago, 9/03/19 
Sasoun Produce
Sasoun Produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United States5116 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90029 1-323-928-2829 About 358 days ago, 8/12/19 
Marina Food Market
Near Foster City, California, United StatesAbout 365 days ago, 8/05/19 
Cardenas Markets
Cardenas Market - High Street
Near Alameda, California, United States1630 High Street Oakland CA 94601 510-532-2654 www.cardenasnarkets.com About 366 days ago, 8/04/19 
KP Asian Market
Near Emeryville, California, United StatesAbout 366 days ago, 8/04/19 
San Pablo International Supermarket
San Pablo Supermarket
Near San Pablo, California, United States2368 El Portal Drive San Pablo CA 94806 510-215-0888 www.shunfatsupermarket.com About 368 days ago, 8/02/19 Sharer's comments : Vietnam 
Las Montanas #3 Supermarket
Las Montanas Supermarket
Near San Pablo, California, United States13901 San Pablo Ave San Pablo CA 94806 510-965-1507 www.lasmontanasnarkets.com About 368 days ago, 8/02/19 
Seafood City
Near Vallejo, California, United StatesAbout 368 days ago, 8/02/19 
Mekong
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Pasar Buah Angke
Near Jakarta 11540, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 381 days ago, 7/19/19 Sharer's comments : longan at angke market west jakata 
Tiong Bahru Wet Market
Near Singapore, Singapore30 Seng Poh Rd Singapore Singapore 168898 About 385 days ago, 7/15/19 Sharer's comments : Longan.. 
Meidi-Ya Supermarket
Meidi - Ya Supermarket
Near Singapore, Singapore177 River Valley Road Liang Court Shopping Centre Singapore 179030 63391111 About 386 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Longan from Thailand! 
Yin Xing
Yin Xing Food Company
Near San Francisco, California, United States661 Clement Street San Francisco CA 94118 415-597-6235 About 388 days ago, 7/13/19 
Hiep-Thanh Market
Hiep-Thanh Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States724 Larkin Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-474-1377 About 389 days ago, 7/12/19 
Mission Ranch Market
Mission Ranch Market
Near Mission Viejo, California, United States23166 Los Alisos Blvd #116 Mission Viejo CA 92691 949-707-5879 About 401 days ago, 6/30/19 
Gold Fortune Supermarket
Gold Fortune Supermarket
Near Cerritos, California, United States13321 Artesia Blvd Cerritos CA 90703 562-802-8888 About 409 days ago, 6/22/19 
Sanwa Farmer's Market
Sanwa Farmers Market
Near Tampa, United States2621 E. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa FL 33610 813-234-8428 About 417 days ago, 6/14/19 
Sun Moon Fresh
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 479 days ago, 4/13/19 
tanjong pagar
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 487 days ago, 4/04/19 
99 Ranch Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 497 days ago, 3/26/19 
H Mart
Near Poway, California, United StatesAbout 525 days ago, 2/26/19 Sharer's comments : Longan spotted at H Mart. 
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Yellow Green Farmers Market
Near Hollywood, Florida, United States1940 N 30th Rd, Hollywood 33021 877-523-8665 About 563 days ago, 1/19/19 Sharer's comments : Longan spotted at Yellow Green Farmers Market. Hilo farmers market Near Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii, United States About 630 days ago, 11/13/18 
Del Mar Farmers Market
Atkins Nursery
Near Del Mar, California, United States3129 Reche Rd, Fallbrook 92028 760-728-1610 About 640 days ago, 11/03/18 Sharer's comments : Longan spotted at Del Mar Farmers Market. 
99 Ranch Market
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 654 days ago, 10/20/18 Sharer's comments : Longan spotted at 99 Ranch Market. nghi tà m garden Near Hanoi, Vietnam About 695 days ago, 9/09/18 Sharer's comments : Longan spotted at nghi tà m garden. Brandon Oriental Market Near Wimauma, Florida, United States About 713 days ago, 8/21/18 Sharer's comments : Freshly packed longan as of this posting. |
