Lanzones originate from the Southeast Asia and Southern India. They are also known by the name lansium or langsat and have great health benefits. This is an oval – shaped fruit and has yellow to light brown peel and grows in clusters. It may be used fresh, candied or canned.
As we mentioned before, this fruit has amazing health benefits and here is a list of its best ingredients.
Fibers
Lanzones contain more than 2 g of fibers on every 100 g. This is 8% of the recommended daily dose of fibers for women and 6% for men. Fibers reduce the risk of heart diseases and help with constipation.
Riboflavin
Riboflavin is known to us as vitamin B6. This vitamin is very important for our body because it turns carbohydrates into energy which our body uses for all kinds of activities. B6 vitamin dissolves in water and our body is unable to store it, thus consuming fruit rich in riboflavin is very important. 100 g or lanzones will provide 124 micrograms of riboflavin and this is equal to 8% of the daily recommended dose for women and men.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are very important part of our life because they help the body remove toxins and protect from diseases. The most important antioxidant is vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for our body because it protects the eyes from macular degeneration and other vision problems. Lanzones are rich in this vitamin and plus they contain polyphenols, a group of natural antioxidants that can prevent cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart attacks.
We encourage you to add this fruit into your diet and enjoy the benefits. Consume it fresh or canned, add it your favorite fruit salads and smoothies. You may as well use the peel against mosquitoes.