The difference between longan and lychee, pictures of lychee

1. The difference between longan and lychee

Longan and lychee have a layer of shell on the outside. After peeling off the shell, the crystal flesh is exposed, and the taste is also very sweet. But the two are not actually the same fruit. Their differences mainly lie in their appearance, shell, taste, flesh and functions.

Appearance: Longan is round in shape, similar to a sphere. The shape of lychee is not very round, but rather large, a bit like the shape of a strawberry.

Shell: The shell of longan is generally yellowish brown or grayish brown, relatively thin, hard and brittle in texture, and the shell is smoother than that of lychee. The shell of litchi is bright red or purple, and its surface has many scaly bumps, which is the most obvious difference.

Taste: Longan has a sweet and fragrant taste. Lychees taste sweeter, but also have a sour feel in the mouth.

Flesh: The flesh of both is translucent and solid, but the flesh of longan is thinner than that of lychee, and the core is also larger than that of lychee.

Efficacy: Longan is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, and benefiting the heart and spleen. It can also be used to treat people's physical weakness or mental decline after illness, and to replenish women's blood deficiency after childbirth. Litchi is warm in nature, sweet and sour in taste, and has the effects of nourishing the brain, stimulating appetite, and stopping diarrhea. However, eating too many lychees can cause sore throat.

2. Can longan and lychee be eaten together?

Longan and lychee can be eaten together. Both are rich in nutrients, have similar properties, taste and appearance, and the ingredients they contain do not conflict, so they can be eaten together. Just be careful to eat in moderation. Eating too much can easily lead to getting a sore throat and gastrointestinal discomfort. It is recommended to eat three to five pieces.