How to distinguish the quality of dried longan

Dried longan pulp is usually purchased with the shell. The price of longan with the shell is more economical than the dried longan pulp alone, but it is more difficult to choose. So when we buy dried longan, how do we distinguish the quality of longan?

How to distinguish the quality of dried longan

1. How to choose dried longan

First: the shell of dried longan is brittle and easy to break. The longan shell that breaks when pressed lightly is relatively fresh. If it is damp, it will only dent after being squeezed but will not break.

Second: The crushed dried longan meat has a soft surface and is not sticky or wet. The taste is fragrant with a slightly sweet taste. Dry and hard dried longan meat is not good. If the color is dark brown and the meat is not easy to peel, the quality of the longan meat is not good.

Third: Shake the dried longan. If there is a sound, the bitter taste indicates that it is over-roasted longan meat of even lower quality.

Fourth: If there are obvious water stains on the outer shell of longan pulp, or black spots, it has been damp and spoiled, so do not buy it.

2. How to distinguish the quality of dried longan

First: the color of the shell should be yellowish brown, the individual sizes should be uniform, and they should be easy to break when pinched. However, the shell of inferior dried longan meat should be uneven in color and have different hues.

Second: Is the longan meat soft and smooth, with a fresh and sweet taste? This is a high-quality dried longan. The color is transparent brown, and the surface is shiny in the sun. If the flesh is dark and opaque, and there is no luster, then it is a bad longan meat.