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Ping pong longans are a unique variety of longan fruit, known for their distinct, pinkish-red skin and round, plump shape, similar to a ping pong ball. The fruit has a thin, leathery, and slightly rough skin. The flesh is translucent white, juicy, and succulent, with a sweet and aromatic taste, often described as a blend of lychee and traditional longan. The seed is small, round, and glossy black, as typical of longan fruits.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Fruit:
- Size: About 1.5 inches (3-4 cm) in diameter, resembling a ping pong ball.
- Color: Pinkish-red skin, a unique color compared to the typical light brown longans.
- Texture: Thin, leathery, and slightly rough skin.
- Flesh: Translucent white, juicy, and succulent, with a sweet and aromatic taste.
- Seed: Small, round, and glossy black.
- Taste: Sweet and aromatic, with a slight floral note, often described as a blend of lychee and traditional longan.
Tree:
- The Ping Pong Longan is an evergreen tree that originated in tropical Asia and China.
- It’s a much-improved, fast-bearing longan variety.
- It’s a tropical fruit, closely related to lychee and rambutan.
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