Semi Half-Dried Persimmon

Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons

Enjoy the soft, honeyed sweetness of Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons, a premium dried fruit snack from Korea. These persimmons are partially dried to keep a tender, moist centre, giving a texture that sits between fresh persimmon and fully dried persimmon.

For customers looking for dried fruits in Singapore or dried persimmon Singapore, this Korean persimmon is a beautiful option for gifting, tea-time snacks and after-meal desserts. It is naturally sweet, soft and chewy, with a rich orange flesh and mellow persimmon flavour.

Unlike fully dried persimmons, semi-dried persimmons keep more moisture inside. The outside is slightly chewy, while the inside can be soft, jelly-like and almost pudding-like when thawed correctly. This makes them easy to enjoy as a chilled dessert fruit.

This product is also known as Korean dried persimmon, semi-dried persimmon, half-dried persimmon, Ban Geon Si, Bangansi, 반건시, Cheongdo Bansi and Korean gam. In Japan, a similar soft semi-dried persimmon style is often known as Anpogaki, but this product is from Korea.

Origin: Korea.

Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons have a deep natural sweetness that can feel honey-like, caramel-like and fruity. The flavour is richer than fresh crunchy persimmon because drying concentrates the fruit’s natural sugars.

The texture is the main highlight. The outside is soft and slightly chewy, while the centre stays moist, silky and jelly-like after thawing. This makes it very different from hard dried fruit or fully dried persimmon.

• Soft semi-dried Korean persimmon
• Moist, chewy and jelly-like texture
• Naturally sweet with rich persimmon flavour
• Convenient frozen dessert fruit
• Good for gifting and tea-time snacks
• Best enjoyed slightly thawed
• Different from fully dried persimmon and fresh crunchy persimmon

What First-Time Customers Should Expect

If you are trying semi-dried persimmon for the first time, expect a soft, sweet and chewy fruit snack. It is not crunchy like fresh Fuyu persimmon, and it is not dry and tough like some fully dried fruits.

When served straight from the freezer, the fruit may feel firm. After thawing for a few minutes, the texture becomes soft, moist and jelly-like. This is the best way to enjoy the fruit.

What Are Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons?

Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons are persimmons that have been partially dried to reduce moisture while keeping the centre soft and tender. In Korean, this style is commonly known as 반건시, often romanised as Ban Geon Si or Bangansi.

Many Korean semi-dried persimmons are made from flat persimmon types such as Cheongdo Bansi, a Korean seedless flat persimmon known for its suitability in dried persimmon products. The result is a sweet, chewy and moist fruit snack that is often enjoyed chilled or slightly thawed.

This product is different from fresh crunchy persimmon and fully dried persimmon. It has a soft, dessert-like centre that makes it feel closer to a natural fruit confectionery.

Semi-Dried Persimmon, Half-Dried Persimmon and Anpogaki

Different countries use different names for soft dried persimmons. In Korea, 반건시 refers to semi-dried or half-dried persimmon. In Japan, a similar soft semi-dried persimmon style is known as Anpogaki.

For this product, the correct origin is Korea. The Japanese name Anpogaki can help customers understand the style, but the product itself should be described as Korean semi-dried persimmon.

How to Eat Dried Persimmon

If you are wondering how to eat dried persimmon, this semi-dried version is very easy to serve. Keep it frozen, remove the amount you want to eat, and thaw for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

When slightly thawed, the persimmon becomes soft, chewy and jelly-like. You can eat it whole, cut it into pieces, or serve it with tea, yogurt, nuts or ice cream.

• Keep frozen until ready to eat
• Thaw for about 10 to 15 minutes
• Enjoy chilled when the centre is soft and jelly-like
• Cut into small pieces for sharing
• Serve with green tea, roasted nuts or yogurt
• Use as a natural sweet snack after meals
• Return unused pieces to the freezer quickly

Dried Persimmon Health Benefits

Dried persimmon health benefits are often discussed because persimmons naturally contain fruit sugars, dietary fibre and plant compounds. Semi-dried persimmons can be enjoyed as a fruit-based snack, especially when you want something naturally sweet.

However, dried persimmons should not be treated as medicine. They should not be used to claim blood pressure reduction, cholesterol control, immunity boosting, disease prevention or treatment. Because the fruit is dried, the natural sugars are more concentrated than fresh persimmon, so portion size matters.

Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons vs Fully Dried Persimmons

Semi-dried persimmons and fully dried persimmons are both dried fruit snacks, but the texture is different. Semi-dried persimmons keep more moisture, giving a softer and more jelly-like centre.

Serving Ideas

• Slightly thawed Korean semi-dried persimmons
• Dried fruit platter with dates, figs and apricots
• Semi-dried persimmon with green tea
• Persimmon slices with roasted walnuts
• Semi-dried persimmon with yogurt
• Frozen persimmon dessert plate
• Persimmon with vanilla ice cream
• Small bites for tea-time sharing
• Gift box snack for festive seasons
• After-meal natural sweet treat

Korean Semi-Dried Persimmon Nutrition

Approximate values per 50g piece of semi-dried persimmon. These are general semi-dried persimmon nutrition values and are not specific lab-tested values for the current Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons batch. Exact values may vary depending on fruit size, drying level, moisture content, origin and batch.

Semi-dried persimmons are naturally sweet dried fruits. Because drying concentrates the fruit sugars, they are best enjoyed in moderate portions as part of a balanced diet.

Storage and Handling Guide

Store Korean Semi-Dried Persimmons in the freezer upon arrival. The fruit keeps its best texture when frozen and slightly thawed only before serving.

Before eating, thaw for about 10 to 15 minutes until the centre becomes soft and jelly-like. Do not leave the product at room temperature for too long because semi-dried persimmons still contain moisture.

• Keep frozen upon arrival
• Thaw for about 10 to 15 minutes before serving
• Enjoy chilled for the best jelly-like texture
• Do not refreeze repeatedly after long thawing
• Keep the tray closed when storing
• Eat opened pieces soon for best quality
• Discard if mouldy, sour-smelling, leaking or fermented-smelling

Packaging Design May Vary

Packaging design, label design, tray style, pack size and printed wording may differ slightly by shipment. Product photos are for reference only.

Freshness Support

Please check your items upon delivery. If you receive spoiled, damaged, incorrect or unsatisfactory items, contact us within 2 days of delivery with order details and clear photos. If the issue is due to our selection, packing or handling, approved refunds, replacements or store credits will be processed within 24 hours after review.