How much does longan cost per jin at wholesale? Here's how to pick big, sweet, good fruit
Longan, also known as guiyuan or Asian lychee, is a common fruit in China. Because of its high nutritional value and sweet taste, it is deeply loved by people; eating it regularly can tonify qi and nourish blood, and delay aging. So how much does longan cost per jin at wholesale? How do you pick it?
1. Introduction to longan:
1. Where is longan produced?
Longan has many production areas and is planted both domestically and abroad. Abroad, it comes from Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Malaysia, Madagascar, Hawaii, Florida, India and other places; domestically, it comes from Taiwan, China, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou and other places, among which Guangdong has the most planting and ranks first in the country in output.
2. What varieties of longan are there?
Shixia longan, Caopuzhong longan, Chuliang longan, Dongbianyong longan, Gushan No. 2.
2. How much does longan cost per jin at wholesale now?
The wholesale price of longan on the market is not expensive, generally around 5.5-7.5 yuan per jin, but prices vary depending on the market, variety and selling time. For example, the wholesale price at Jiangsu Lingjiatang Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market is about 7 yuan per jin, at Hebei Handan (Weixian) Tianxian Fruit and Agricultural Products Wholesale Trading Market it is about 6 yuan per jin, at the Yu Nanyang Fruit Wholesale Trading Center it is about 5.7 yuan per jin, and at Jiangsu Wuxi Chaoyang Market it is about 6.4 yuan per jin. So if you want to know the specific wholesale price, you still need to check with your local market.
3. How do you pick longan?
Because longan flesh is tender and full of moisture, it easily changes flavor, and most of what is on the market has already been stored for several days, so when buying you must pay attention to selection to avoid taking home fruit that cannot be eaten.
Method 1, look at the surface: fresh longan looks round and smooth overall, very plump, and some are even still hanging on the branches; of course, some vendors have already picked them all, and some fall off after being shaken twice, so if it falls off after a few shakes or the surface has pits, it means moisture is lacking and the taste is not as good as fresh ones, so it is not suitable to buy.
Method 2, feel it by hand: fresh longan feels firm and plump, and when pressed it is soft but does not bounce back. If it feels limp and soft, it means moisture is insufficient and the flavor may already have changed, so it is not suitable to buy.
Method 3, taste it: fresh longan tastes sweet, and its flesh is grayish white. If it does not taste sweet and the flesh is milky white, it means it has already spoiled, so it is not suitable to buy.
Method 4, look at the peel color: fresh longan peel is earthy yellow. If the peel is gray, it means the flavor has already changed, so it is not suitable to buy.
Overall, longan wholesale prices are not expensive; generally 5.5-7.5 yuan will buy one jin, but because markets differ, when buying you should try to check your local market. In addition, longan easily changes flavor, so when buying, try to taste it and feel whether it is plump, to avoid taking home fruit that cannot be eaten.