Persimmon

One of the biggest persimmon varieties, these persimmons does not have to be overripe to be eaten, but can be consumed while still firm. Some customers like the unripe crunchiness and firmness, which is similar to that of an apricot, and the skin is somewhat rougher than that of an apple. They are normally chop up into slices or eat them whole, much like apples. When fully developed, the flesh has a light translucent orange colour with thin skin and a sweet, honey-like, juicy, jelly-like flesh that is sweeter and more concentrated.

STORAGE

Ripe persimmons have a shelf life of 1 to 2 days at room temperature and 5 days in the refrigerator. Unripe persimmons will keep for approximately a week at room temperature and a month in the fridge. Ripe whole or sliced persimmons may be saved for up to 6 months, while puree can be preserved for up to a year.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Looking for alternative ideas to incorporating persimmons into your diet? Top your salad, yoghurt, and cereal with fresh persimmon for a no-fuss blast of natural sweetness. Also, the fruit could be quickly added into muffin, bread, or cake batter. You can also make natural persimmon ice cream is that it has no additional sugar by roasting it before freezing to boost the flavour — nearly like butterscotch where the texture of the puree is exquisite, thick and velvety. Whatever method you choose to freeze your tasty persimmons, make sure they are ripe first since they will never mature after freezing.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Excellent Source of Powerful Antioxidants
• Lower risk lung & colorectal cancer
• Lower risk of heart & metabolic diseases
• Boosting heart health
• Lower blood pressure
• Help reduce inflammation and lower disease risk

Fantastic source of Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), folate, magnesium and phosphorus.


Common Names: Rojo brillante, Kaki Persimmon, Spanish Persimmon, Origin Kaki Ribera del Xúquer, Persimon, Madremia S.L, Ribera Del Xuquer, Rojo Brillante, Hachiya, Fuyu, Caqui, Diospyros Kaki, 柿, カキ, 카키, Plaqueminier, , Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon fruit, The Apple of the Orient, The Fruit of the Gods, Jove’s Fire, Nature’s Candy, Shì Guǒ, 西班牙鸡心柿子, 柿果, 西班牙脆柿,