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Deutsch: Kaisergranat / Español: Cigala / Português: Lagostim / Français: Langoustine / Italiano: Scampo
The Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) is a prized crustacean in global gastronomy, often celebrated for its delicate, sweet flavor and firm texture. Though frequently confused with lobster or prawns, it occupies a distinct culinary niche, particularly in European and Asian cuisines. Its harvesting and preparation are subject to strict sustainability standards due to its ecological significance in marine ecosystems.
Lansones also spelled Lanzones is one of the fruits grown in the Philippines. Its scientific name is Lansium domesticum Correa , a fruit from the family Meliaceae.
Lansones is also known as Langsat. Other common names in the Philippines of Lansones are: Boboa/Bulanan/Bukan (Bisayan); Buahan/Buan (Mbo., Sul.); Kaliboñgan (Mbo.); and Tubua (Bag.).
In India , Lansones is called Longkong and it is called Da Guo Lan Sa in Chinese.
Lansones is popular for its fruit. They are succulent and sweet when it is in season. In the Philippines, Lansones is eaten on hand aftre removing the skin and the seed whihc is quite bitter when accidentally bitten. However, it is said that its fruit flesh may be candied or preserved in syrup which I have never tried.
Laguna, a province south of Manila is famous for its Lansones, but another island in the Mindanao region , the Camiguin Island is more famous for the sweetest Lansones in the Philippines and they even celebrate Lansones Festival to honor the Lanzones fruit grown in abundance on the Island.The festival held during the 3rd week in October
Lao is the official language of Laos, however, many tribal languages are also spoken. French, Vietnamese and some English are spoken.