The persimmon (/ pərˈsɪmən /) is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most widely cultivated of these is the kaki persimmon, Diospyros kaki [1] – Diospyros is in the family Ebenaceae, and a number of non-persimmon species of the genus are grown for ebony timber.

2023年7月27日 · Persimmons are rich in antioxidants and important nutrients, such as fiber and vitamin A. They have also been linked to several potential health benefits and can be enjoyed in a variety of...

2023年6月22日 · Persimmons are a type of fall fruit, typically in season from September through December. When ripe, they have a yellow-orange flesh, a soft jelly-like texture, and a shape akin to that of a tomato. Their exterior can range in color from pale yellow to a deep, red-orange.

2025年2月19日 · Here, we show you how to choose a ripe persimmon and the best ways to eat and enjoy the different types of persimmon. Persimmons appear in the market in the fall. The persimmons we see in stores are cultivars of a tree native to East Asia, Diospyros kaki —and may have been imported from there, too.

2022年11月14日 · Persimmons are a juicy fruit from East Asia. How you eat a persimmon depends on the variety: Fuyu or Hachiya. It also matters how ripe your persimmon is. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two most common types of …

2024年10月14日 · Persimmons are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which each provide important health benefits. For example, vitamin C helps support the immune system and protect against heart disease....

2019年4月10日 · The persimmon, sometimes called the Sharon fruit, has orange or reddish-brown color and it looks like small, flat tomato. The health benefits of eating persimmon fruits include improving your heart health, aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and boosting your immune system.

2025年2月20日 · Winter is the best time to familiarize yourself with persimmon, a quintessential cold-weather fruit. When picked, stored, and consumed correctly, it offers a nuanced flavor that's hard to...

2023年6月27日 · Native to China, persimmons grow on trees that can span from 30 to 80 feet tall. Several species of persimmons grow around the world, but in the United States, it's all about the Diospyros virginiana species that you'll find tucked along the East coast and further west, in states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

2024年10月29日 · As long as pecans and peaches have been able to grow in the South, so have persimmons. The uniquely sweet, plump, squishy fruits come into season during the late fall and winter from around October to February. Largely lesser-known in the produce section, they're highly underrated as a dessert ingredient, salad topping, and fresh snack.