Persimmon

cachi. Interesting Facts about the Fruit The full name is “diospyros kaki,” from Greek, the fruit of Zeus. In Italy, it is often called “cachi,”… Read More »What Are Persimmons Called In Italy?

species are the common, or American, persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), native to North America, and the Japanese, or kaki, persimmon (D. kaki), native to China but… Read More »What Country Are Persimmons From?

Sweet and juicy flesh, soft luscious texture, it’s like nature’s candy. If you’ve tried hachiya persimmons, you’ll know they are highly sought after and popular… Read More »Are Hachiya Persimmons Good?

It is best to store them at room temperature. Ripe persimmons are best eaten immediately, but you can refrigerate them for 1 or 2 days.… Read More »Do Persimmons Have To Be Refrigerated?

The Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki), an important and extensively grown fruit in China and Japan, where it is known as kaki, was introduced into France… Read More »What Is A Japanese Persimmon Called?

How Do You Know If A Persimmon Is Ripe? When they are soft, squishy and ready to burst (many people say they resemble water balloons… Read More »Should Persimmons Be Hard?

Therefore, it is best to eat only one persimmon in a day. Also, you should not eat persimmons if you are taking medication for high… Read More »Who Should Not Eat Persimmon Fruit?

Hachiya persimmons are an astringent persimmon type, meaning they have a slightly bitter taste that dries the tongue when eaten before ripening. You can eat… Read More »What Can I Do With Hachiya Persimmons?

hachiya persimmons. Hachiyas are best for baking since they’re so painfully astringent when underripe. However, when ripened to perfection, hachiya persimmons are so sweet and… Read More »Which Persimmon Is Best For Cooking?

Giant Fuyu Persimmon Tree The Giant Fuyu Persimmon is not as flat as the Jiro Persimmon, but is a more rounded fruit. The Giant Fuyu… Read More »What Is Giant Fuyu Persimmon?