Scientific name: Dimocarpus Longan
English common name: Dried Longan Pulp
Chinese name: 圓肉, 龍眼肉, 桂圓 (Mandarin: yuan2 ròu/ Cantonese: jyun4 juk6)
What is dried longan?
- Dried Longan is simply the product of fresh longan, dried, shelled and pitted, reserving the meaty flesh inside.
- In general, small fresh longan are used for dried longan.
Are there any health benefits?
- Dried Longan can invigorate the spleen, promote heart health and nourish the blood.
- It helps regulate palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness, work fatigue and neurasthenia.
How to do I choose quality Longan?
- Color: Quality sun-dried longan has brilliant yellow color. Dark yellow with red-brown tones is secondary.
- Dryness: Ensure that the meat is dry.
- Quality of meat: Good Longan isdense and clean (no dirt, mildew, insects).
Additional Information:
- Because dried longan contains a lot of sugar, mold can occur easily, so store in a sealed airtight container in a cool dry place.
