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What is a persimmon? This winter fruit is an underrated classic. Here's everything you need to know about persimmons including what they taste like and their benefits.

 

Persimmons are classified as astringent or non-astringent and vary in terms of texture (firm or soft) color (yellow to red) level of sweetness and the amount of tannins they contain. Persimmons can be eaten on their own or added to recipes for juices salads and preserves.

 

Find out what nutrients are in persimmons and learn how they can help everything from cholesterol to eye health.

 

Learn about the different ways to prepare and eat Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons plus their nutrition perks according to registered dietitians.

 

Here we explain the two main types of persimmon Fuyu or Hachiya when each is ripe and how best to eat them. These two types ripen differently so it can be difficult to know when a persimmon is ready to eat.

 

Persimmons are rich in antioxidants and important nutrients such as fiber and vitamin A. They may have various possible health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

 

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 persimmons and how to eat (and cut) them both.

 

One way to consume ripe persimmons which may have soft texture is to remove the top leaf with a paring knife and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Riper persimmons can also be eaten by removing the top leaf breaking the fruit in half and eating from the inside out.