Longan and longan belong to the same fruit, but there will be certain differences between the two, such as different tastes, different shapes, different preservation methods, different effects, etc.
Different taste: Longan is a fresh fruit, the flesh is full, juicy, and sweet. Longan is made from dried longan, which has less juice in it, but the taste will be sweeter, and it is mainly used to boil food in daily life.
The appearance is different: the flesh of the longan is translucent and soft when pinched by hand, but the longan is relatively dry and flat as a whole, showing a medium-brown color.
The preservation method is different: since longan is a fresh fruit, it can be stored for a short period of time, only about two to three days. Longan, on the other hand, is made after drying, so it is very resistant to storage and can be stored for about half a year to a year.
Different effects: Longan is rich in sugar, protein and iron, which can effectively meet the needs of the body, enhance physical fitness, and promote hemoglobin regeneration. Longan mainly contains vitamins and a variety of minerals and other elements, which can improve the lack of qi and blood, palpitations, blood deficiency and chlorosis.
In general, longan and longan differ in taste, appearance, preservation method and efficacy. When it comes to consumption, you can choose according to your personal preferences and needs.