Persimmon

        A persimmon is an edible fruit. It is generally light yellow orange or dark orange red in color.

It's either acorn or pumpkin shaped. Persimmons are high in glucose, with a balanced protein profile.

There are different types of persimmons grown in different countries.

For instance there is the "Japanese persimmon" also known as the "kaki", which is sweet and slightly tangy in flavor.

The "American persimmon", native to the United States has one of the highest amounts of vitamin C compared to some of the others grown elsewhere.

The "velvet apple" is native to the Philippines. when ripened, this type of persimmons turns bright red.

It's also native to China, where it is known as the "shizi"

Less Commonly available is the "chocolate persimmon", known for it's dark brown flesh. Maru sold as "Cinnamon persimmons" has a spicy flavor and Hykume is sold as "brown sugar".

Culinary uses;

Persimmons are eaten fresh, dried, or cooked.

When eaten fresh, it is cut and peeled, then made into quarters. It can also be enjoyed whole like an apple.