Persimmons

The persimmon also known as Palo Santo, is a delicious tropical fruit, in Frutas Charito we have it in bulk format. The piece has approximately a weight of between 0.200 Kg and 0.250 Kg. It is a fruit in expansion, which is beginning to become fashionable in haute cuisine, given its gastronomic qualities: obviously sweet, delicate, consistent and not rough pulp, peels easily, and can also be consumed fresh.

When the persimmon has reached a point of ripening, it becomes a very soft fruit and jelly-like inside, so much so that it can be eaten with a spoon. If it is green, leave it in a paper bag at room temperature until it ripens. In refrigerator it can be kept for 2 weeks.

Nutritional Information

Per 100 gr. of edible pulp:

Calories 118 kcal.

Protein 0,97 gr.

Carbohydrate 31,23 gr

Sugar 21,05 gr.

Fat 0,32 gr

Saturated fat 0,034 gr.

Monounsaturated fat 0,062 gr.

Polyunsaturated fat 0,072 gr.

Cholesterol 0 mg.

Fiber 6 gr.

Sodium 2 mg.

Potassium 270 mg.

what is the Kaki?

The fruit of the persimmon (Diospyros persimmon). It is a tree with a short trunk about 18m high, has oval leaves with few branches of the Ebenaceae family. The fruit is round in shape, orange colored with smooth skin, orange or reddish pulp, in some varieties it is gelatinous, when ripe it has a sweet and soft flavor. It contains a large amount of vitamins A and C

The one that reaches the Spanish markets comes especially from Huelva (80%) followed by other countries such as Israel, Peru and Chile. The plant withstands drought well, but when it is persistent in hot periods it causes the fruit to fall.

Properties of persimmon

It is very rich in minerals: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium and iron, high caloric value, fiber and very little fat.

Among the properties of persimmon we highlight its high water content, vitamin A and C

It is very rich in minerals: potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium and iron, high caloric value, fiber and very little fat.

Benefits of persimmon

• It stands out for its high carbohydrate and protein content.
• It is very good for the skin due to its high vitamin content.
• Its good contribution of vitamin B1 and B2 favors the correct functioning of the nervous system.
• It retains cholesterol, which is in the digestive tract.
• With great anticarcinogenic qualities.

Types of persimmon

There are about 1,000 varieties, differentiating between astringent and non-astringent.

• Astringent: we have the Bright Red and Persimmon, sweet when ripe and very astringent. Thin-skinned, translucent, seedless and orange in color
• Tomatero, extraordinarily sweet flavor when ripe, has a color similar to ripe tomato, rounded and flattened. Gelatinous pulp with a jam-like texture.
• Not astringent: Sharon or Sharoni, also called "Sharonfruit" It is flattened, light orange, compact and firm flesh like an apple. Sweet and mild flavor.

Recipes with persimmon

• Natural juice of persimmon and orange
• Persimmon with Manchego cheese
• Persimmon and Marron glacé Yogurt
• Persimmon, Apple and Almond Tart
• Persimmon Puff Pastry
• Persimmon Jelly