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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Longan |
| Scientific name | Dimocarpus longan |
| Family / Genus | Sapindaceae / — |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3027 |
| PLU — organic | 93027 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_4445 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Biew Kiew | 35% | Large fruit, small seed, thick flesh, very sweet and aromatic. Known for excellent eating quality and good post-harvest handling. |
| Kohala | 25% | Reliable and consistent producer, medium-sized fruit, sweet and juicy with good flavor. Dominant variety in Florida production. |
| Sri Chompoo | 15% | Large fruit, very sweet, aromatic, and juicy with a good flesh-to-seed ratio. Highly regarded for its quality. |
| Chompoo | 8% | Good size, sweet, and juicy fruit with a pleasant flavor. Often confused with Sri Chompoo but can be a distinct, slightly smaller variety. |
| Haew | 7% | Popular in Thailand, known for its good flavor, medium-large fruit size, and consistent sweetness. |
| Egami | 5% | An early-season variety, producing medium-sized fruit with good flavor. Valued for extending the harvest window. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Longan is a non-climacteric fruit and does not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can accelerate senescence but is not used for ripening.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with other low ethylene producers and non-odor sensitive commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by growing Asian-American populations and increasing mainstream awareness of tropical fruits.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Kohala | 40% |
| Biew Kiew | 30% |
| Chompoo | 15% |
| Egami | 5% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 10 lb case
- 15 lb case
- 20 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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