Persimmons
It is deciduous, with broad, stiff leaves, and is known as the shizi (?? in Chinese), and also as the Japanese Persimmon or kaki (?) in Japanese. Its fruits are sweet and slightly tangy with a soft to occasionally fibrous texture. ... The fruit has a high tannin content, which makes the unripe fruit astringent and bitter.
Benefits of Persimmons
- Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables every day may lower the risk of disease.
- The yellow-orange persimmon fruit is an excellent source of fiber, Vitamin A and C, Vitamin B6, potassium and the mineral manganese.
- Persimmons are fat-free and are a good source of healthy carbohydrates and natural sugar.
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