Products

Persimmons

Also known as: The Apple of The Orient, Kaki Fruit or Sharon Fruit

Category:

Fruit (Fresh)

Seasonality:

All Origins
Chile
Israel
USA

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April: Low
May: Medium
June: Medium
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September: Low
October: High
November: High
December: Medium

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May: Medium
June: Medium
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October: High
November: High
December: Medium

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May: Medium
June: Medium
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September: Low
October: High
November: High
December: Medium

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February: None
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April: Low
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: None
August: None
September: Low
October: High
November: High
December: Medium

Uses

(Pronounced purr-SIM-un)

Native to China and Japan, Persimmons are now widely grown for commercial use in California. Eaten fresh, cooked or even candied, the most common variety of Persimmon is called the Hachiya (or Japanese persimmon). Large and round with a pointy base, the Hachiya Persimmon is easy to distinguish from its smaller, flatter, tomato-shaped counterpart called the Fuyu. Although both varieties have red-orange skin and jelly-like flesh when ripe, the similarities stop there. The Hachiya when completely ripe is soft, creamy and tangy-sweet, while the Fuyu remains firm upon ripening with no tangy aftertaste.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Persimmons from Melissa’s are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose smooth, brightly-colored Persimmons that are plump. Fuyu should be firm. Ripen at room temperature and store refrigerated for several days. Then simply rinse, peel and slice.

This item is perishable and ships 2nd Day. Product pricing includes 2nd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 piece fruit (168g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 2g 10%
- Protein 1g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 0mg 0%
- Sugars (Not Available) 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 31g 10%
- Total Fat 0g 0%