dragon's eye

The tropical fruit longan is native to South East Asia and South China. Today it is also cultivated in Thailand, Vietnam, India and other parts of South East Asia.
The longan fruit grows in clusters on trees and belongs to the soap tree family, as does the lychee, for example.
When the skin is removed, the flesh is usually white, very sweet and flavoursome. In the centre is a large dark seed that is not edible. Visually, the inside of the fruit resembles an eyeball, which is why the longan is nicknamed the dragon's eye.

Longan contains vitamins B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, E and K as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, zinc, phosphorus and manganese.

Stored in a cool place, the fruit will keep for about a week, after which it should be eaten.