Persimmon

Persimmon (Diospyros) is an orange-red custard like fruit with a thin but firm skin of the same color.

Health Benefits of Persimmon


How to choose Persimmon

Persimmons become very soft and mushy when ripe, so don't be afraid buy fruit that looks bruised or discolored. However, some persimmons will not soften no matter how long they ripen. In this case, the only way to tell if persimmons are ripe is to taste one and see if it is ready or not. When not ripe, a persimmon has a grainy (astringent) texture, and is not at all sweet.

Climate and origin

Persimmons originated in Japan and China and grow best in warm temperate conditions, however, persimmons are hardy fruits which can be found in much colder climates.

Taste

When properly ripened a persimmon will have a very sweet fragrant taste with a pulpy custard like texture.

Substitutes with more vitamins

Apples, Papayas

Miscellaneous information

American persimmons tend to be smaller and redder than the Japanese kind and can grow as far north as the Great Lakes.

Similar tasting produce

Mamey Sapote

Natural vitamins, minerals, and nutrients found in Persimmon + Complete Nutrition Facts

Vitamin A | Lycopene | Vitamin C | Dietary Fiber | Manganese | Copper |

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