The longan fruit is sweet, succulent, and juicy in superior agricultural varities. The seed and the peel are not consumed. Apart from being eaten raw like other fruits, longan fruit is also often used in Asian snacks, desserts, soups, and sweet-and-sour foods, either fresh or dried, and sometimes preserved and canned in syrup. Here Joanne Washburn, Food.news, reflects on health benefits of longans: "Loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, the longan fruit (Dimocarpus … [Read more...] about Enjoy The Many Benefits Of Longans When You Add Them To Your Diet