Longan itch

[emegar]

After reading the thread about mango skins and all the adverse allergic reactions described I got to thinking about my experiences with longans. I have a severe peanut and legume allergy, so I have some experience with anaphylactic reactions. I can't say my reactions to longans bear much resemblance to those reactions, but I always have an unpleasant itching sensation in my mouth and throat when I try eating them. I know they're supposed to have a spicy quality to them, but I find eating them quite uncomfortable. In fact, I recently determined to rip out my immature kohala longan and put another lychee in its place. Does anyone else have the same experience with longans?

[FlyingFoxFruits]

http://www.sharecare.com/health/herbal-supplements/can-lychee-cause-allergic-reaction


I would definitely imagine it's capable of causing allergic reactions, but the incidence must be rare.

maybe you're sensitive to the saponin?

[davidgarcia899]

i get the same reaction if i over indulge on longans

[fruitlovers]

I've never heard of allergic reaction to longans or lychees, but i guess just about every fruit there is a small percentage that will be allergic to them? That is why the first time you try a new fruit it's best to go easy and just eat a small quantity to be on safe side.

[FlyingFoxFruits]

I've never heard of allergic reaction to longans or lychees, but i guess just about every fruit there is a small percentage that will be allergic to them? That is why the first time you try a new fruit it's best to go easy and just eat a small quantity to be on safe side.

unless it's a rollinia you're tasting for the first time!

life's not worth living if you can't eat them!
 

[davidgarcia899]

Most people I know get that itch from longans, its not enough to prevent them from eating, just sorta a side effect of eating too many