The long kong fruit looks much like small potatoes and grow in clusters similar to grapes.
It is covered by very thin, yellow hair giving a slightly fuzzy aspect.
The skin thickness varies with the varieties, from 2 millimetres to approximately 6 millimetres.
Long Kong fruit contain 1 to 3 seeds, flat, and bitter tasting; the seeds are covered with a thick, clear-white aril that tastes sweet and sour.
The taste has been likened to a combination of pomelo and grape, and is considered excellent by most.
The sweet juicy flesh contains sucrose, fructose, and glucose.
The greatest producers of Long Kong are Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. The production is mostly for internal consumption, although some is exported to Singapore and Hong Kong
And now you can get this excellent fresh fruit here in the UK.
They are also known as:
Lanzones, ceruring, lotka, bhubi, langsak, duku, buahan, kokosan, langsat (ลางสาด) (for the thin-skinned variety), longkong (ลองกอง) (for the thick-skinned variety).
Fresh Produce Of Thailand & Malaysia
Note:
Our Asian Fruits and Vegetables are air freighted bi-weekly from Thailand, ensuring you receive the freshest and highest quality produce available. We only dispatch Monday-Thursday for next day deliveryyou will be advised via email on the day we dispatch.
Storage: it is essential that you read the storage instructions below.
To keep langsat fresh, store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can be kept at room temperature for 3-4 days. Avoid biting into the seeds as they are bitter.
Refrigeration: Store langsat in the refrigerator's crisper drawer, ideally uncovered and unwashed. This helps them last for up to a week.
Room Temperature: Langsat can be kept at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Moistening: To prevent drying out, occasionally moisten the fruit while storing at room temperature. Avoid Over-ripening: Avoid storing over-ripe or spotted langsat as they can perish quickly.
Preparation: Langsat can be peeled like a lychee. Be sure to avoid biting into the seeds, as they are very bitter.
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