Persimmon Fruit Taste

Persimmon Fruit Taste

Sweet, flavorful and packed with antioxidants and nutrients, it’s no wonder that the persimmon fruit was dubbed “the divine fruit” by the Greeks. This fruit is equal parts versatile, nutritious and delicious, accounting for its widespread popularity in many Asian countries. It is also becoming increasingly common in other areas around the world and is now featured in many seasonal pies, cakes and desserts.  In addition to bringing plenty of flavor to dishes, it can also provide you with some serious health benefits, from promoting regularity to dropping cholesterol and blood pressure. Not to mention, it can be a delicious way to meet your needs for many important nutrients, such as vitamin A, vitamin C  and manganese.

Persimmons are red-brown or orange fruits that grow on trees like plums and look like a small, rather flat tomato capped by a calyx. The two varieties are stringent and non-astringent, the latter being pleasingly sweet. To avoid bitterness, the paler varieties should be eaten only when very ripe, usually peeled

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