Longan
Longan is a whole tropical fruit providing vitamin C, polyphenols, polysaccharides and amino acids including GABA. Consumed widely in Southeast Asia with no significant adverse effects at typical intake.
What it is
Tropical fruit Dimocarpus longan (Sapindaceae); whole fruit closely related to lychee.
Whole fruit; supplies vitamin C, polyphenols, minerals, polysaccharides; high natural sugar.
Why it's flagged
- high natural sugar content
- canned-in-syrup versions add free sugars
What regulators actually say
"Longan possesses numerous nutritional and functional components, including polysaccharides, amino acids, polyphenols and alkaloids, flavonoids, lipids, organic acids, vitamin C, minerals, and volatile compounds."
"Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) Pericarp."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; no specific regulation
European Union — EFSA
Whole food
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