What is the difference between cinnamon and longan
Taste:
Longan is a fresh fruit with full, white flesh, more juice and sweet flavor. Cinnamon is the product of sun-drying the longan after it has been removed from its core.
Moisture:
Longan has a high moisture content and is not easy to store, while cinnamon has a low moisture content and is easy to store.
Use:
Longan is usually used for direct consumption, making dried fruit, stews, etc., while cinnamon is commonly used in cooking and medicinal purposes.
Name origin:
Dragon's eye is named for its round, black, shiny core and white umbilicus, which looks like the eye of the legendary dragon. Guiyuan, on the other hand, is named for the very round longan produced in Guangxi.