Persimmon is an exotic-looking fruit with brilliant orange color and delicious taste. Asian persimmon, or Diospyros kaki is the most widely cultivated fruit of persimmons, also available in Hungary, but here it is not so widespread.

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It was the first time I tasted persimmon and I liked it very much. Tastes like peach, plum and melon together. Only edible in ripe condition, that means it's very soft inside, like jam. Unripe fruits are very sour, because they contain tannin.

What are the benefits?

This fruit is full of vitamins, like A (Beta carotene), C and P vitamins, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, iodine. Persimmon fills the body with potassium salts that are so necessary for the cardiovascular system. Useful nutrients of persimmon collectively strengthen vascular walls, reduce hypertension and normalize blood pressure.

(Photo: @kalemandra)

Even the color of the fruit is eye-catching - it is best to overcome winter depression. The wonderful orange color of persimmon is the source of vitamin A (beta-carotene) that helps prevent cancer. Vitamin A has the most beneficial effect on the eyes and skin condition.
The same carotene takes care of our breathing system and prevents bronchial and pneumonia. With high levels of A, and C, it increases immunity and protects us from colds.
Originated from China and spread all over the world like Hungary, where likes the climate and yields rich.

(Img.Source: http://keletihangulat.blogspot.hu/2014/11/datolyaszilva.html)

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