Dried longan comes in two forms: with shell and with shelled longan pulp. It is widely used in daily diets and traditional health practices. Rich in sugar, iron, and various nutrients, it is often considered a nourishing food, believed to replenish qi and blood, calm the nerves, and aid sleep. It is commonly found in sweet soups, teas, and medicinal dishes.

Dried longan has advantages such as a long shelf life and convenient transportation, which helps expand its domestic and international markets. In recent years, with consumers' increasing awareness of food safety and health, businesses have gradually emphasized additive-free products, traceability of origin, and quality certification, while developing branding and sophisticated packaging. Furthermore, they are integrating with rural tourism and cultural experiences to enhance product added value and promote industrial transformation and sustainable development.

龍眼乾可分為帶殼與去殼桂圓肉兩種型態，廣泛應用於日常飲食與傳統養生文化中。其富含糖分、鐵質與多種營養素，常被視為滋補食品，在民間具有補氣養血、安神助眠等形象，常見於甜湯、茶飲及藥膳料理中。

龍眼乾具有保存期限長、運輸便利的優勢，有助於拓展內外銷市場。近年隨著消費者對食品安全與健康意識提升，業者逐步強調無添加、產地溯源與品質認證，並發展品牌化與精緻包裝。此外，也結合農村旅遊與文化體驗活動，提升產品附加價值，推動產業轉型與永續發展。