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Fuyu Persimmons

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This item was last sold on : 09/22/22

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Description/Taste

The Fuyu persimmon is a non-astringent variety that benefits from a trifecta of qualities; it lacks a core, seeds, and tannins. Fuyu persimmons have a squat and rounded shape and are capped with an indented leaf. Fuyu persimmons boast an orange pumpkin color on both its skin and flesh. When ripe, Fuyu persimmons possess layers of flavor, reminiscent of pear, dates and brown sugar with nuances of cinnamon. Their texture varies from crisp and succulent when young, to a tender and gelatinous texture as they mature. Fruits are ready for harvest when skins are deep orange, and unlike most other persimmon types, have no astringency and are ready to eat when still firm.

Seasons/Availability

Fuyu persimmons are available from mid-fall through the winter months.

Current Facts

Fuyu persimmons, botanically known as part of Diospyros kaki, are an Asian variety of persimmon. Persimmons are divided into two types, astringent and non-astringent. Fuyu persimmons are the leading non-astringent persimmon on the market and are the most widely cultivated persimmon in the world. Their non-astringency allows for them to be eaten fresh out of hand at various times during maturation. Astringent persimmons, which require being fully ripened prior to eating, are too fragile for shipping, lowering the commercial value of the fruit within a globally distributed food culture.

Nutritional Value

Fuyu persimmons contain significant amounts of fiber and vitamin A. Additionally they contain vitamin C and trace amounts of vitamin E, K and B-6.

Applications

Fuyu persimmons are highly versatile as they can be eaten fresh out of hand, added raw to cold dishes, or added to cooked applications like roasts, sauces, jams and jellies. They can be sliced and used as a topping for pizza, pies, tarts, yogurt, and toast. Cooked down and pureed, Fuyu can be used to make persimmon cakes, bread, puddings, ice cream, and pie filling. Complimentary flavors include ginger, vanilla, nutmeg, cream, brown sugar and maple. Fuyu persimmons pair well with soft, fresh cheeses such as mozzarella and mascarpone, cranberries, pomegranates, pecans, pistachios, bacon, prosciutto, figs, mild lettuces and bitter greens. Other compatible flavors are herbs, such as basil, arugula, and mint, along with citrus, balsamic vinegar and nut oils like hazelnut and walnut. Fuyu persimmons can be kept at room temperature, but if preferred, can be refrigerated. Do not to store persimmons near apples or other ethylene producing fruits as they are ethylene sensitive and will ripen and spoil quickly when exposed.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

When in season the persimmon is a prized fruit in many parts of the world. In Greek, the Fuyu persimmon’s botanical name, Diospyros means “divine fruit”. In Japan, persimmons are considered to be the country’s national fruit where the Fuyu is also known as Fuyugaki. Nationally in the United States, the Fuyu persimmon makes up nearly eighty percent of the persimmon market.

Geography/History

Persimmons have been cultivated for over a millennium in Asian countries, where they have long been an important fruit crop. Asian type persimmons, such as the Fuyu, were first introduced to the United States in 1856 by Commander M.C. Perry. Commander Perry brought the seeds back from an American naval fleet visit to Japan, unfortunately, none of the seeds planted upon the return made it to maturity. Soon after this first attempt, the U.S. Department of Agriculture imported seeds from a variety of different Asian persimmons, including the Fuyu, from Asia. Since that time, many different types of Fuyu have been developed for disease resistance, hardiness and flavor, helping to make the Fuyu the most highly cultivated and commercially successful persimmon type today. China produces upwards of three million tons annually of persimmons and is the leader in worldwide production. In the United States, the Fuyu persimmon is grown predominately in California, specifically in the central San Joaquin Valley, as well as in San Diego, Riverside and Orange County.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Wolfies Carousel	San Diego CA	909-477-1291
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
InterContinental Vistal Bar	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Fuyu Persimmons. One

is easiest, three is harder.

David Lebovitz		Persimmon Bread
A Virtual Vegan		Persimmon Cinnamon Smoothie
Baking the Goods		Apple Persimmon Crumble Pie
Life Made Full		Slow Cooker Persimmon Apple Pork Tenerloin
Healing and Eating		Persimmon Pudding
White on Rice Couple		Grandma's Persimmon Cookies
Foodista		Dried Fuyu Persimmons with Dulcey Blond Chocolate and Sea Salt
Stetted		Persimmon Salsa
Joy the Baker		Persimmon Prosciutto and Brie Grilled Cheese
Buona Pappa		Avocado Squash Persimmon Pear Beet Baby Puree

the other 31...

Weelicious		Persimmon Fruit Leather
Shockingly Delicious		Drying Persimmons the Traditional Way: Hoshigaki
Love & Olive Oil		Persimmon Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
In Erika's Kitchen		Persimmon Cornbread Pudding
Natasha's Kitchen		Persimmon Bread
Shutterbean		Persimmon & Butter Lettuce Salad
Ichigo Shortcake		Persimmon Jam
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Spiced Persimmon Turmeric Tea
Kitchen At Hoskins		Persimmon Bread
Kitchy Kitchen		Spiced Persimmon Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
What's Gaby Cooking		Persimmon Caprese Salad
Preppy Kitchen		Persimmon Salad
Scaling Back		Cardamom Roasted Persimmons
Food Gal		Pickled Persimmons
Kitchen At Hoskins		Honeyed Persimmon and Brie
Healthy Nibbles and Bits		Vegetable Hand Rolls
Amy Glaze's Pommes D'amour		Kale and Fuyu Persimmon Salad with Buddhas Hand Vinaigrette
Hitchhiking to Heaven		Pickled Fuyu Persimmons
Downshiftology		Spiced Persimmon Smoothie
UpRoot Kitchen		Persimmon Smoothie
Life as Mom		Persimmon Muffins with Lemon and Cardamom
Gourmande in the Kitchen		Delicata Squash with Persimmon and Pomegranate Dijon Vinaigrette
Flavor the Moments		Sweet Persimmon Bars with Brown Butter Orange Frosting
Baking the Goods		Persimmon Cinnamon Scones
An Opera Singer in the Kitchen		Persimmon Ginger Crumb Coffee Cake
Strength and Sunshine		Garlic Grilled Chicken With Persimmon Salsa
Kitchen At Hoskins		Persimmon, Goat Cheese and Walnut Crostini
The Little Epicurian		Bruleed Persimmon Tarts with Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese
Crumb Blog		Winter Persimmon and Avocado Salad
Lick My Spoon		Roasted Persimmons with Mushrooms and Kale
Desserts for Breakfast		Persimmon Spice Tea Cake

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Carrefour Market

Carrefour Market - Roma P.le Degli Eroi
Piazzale degli Eroi, 00136 Roma RM

Near Rome, Italy
About 8 days ago, 9/18/22

Zion Market

Zion Market
7655 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111
https://zionmarket.com

Near San Diego, CA, United States
About 13 days ago, 9/12/22

Tiong Bahru Market
52 Tiong Bahru Rd 168716

Near Singapore, Singapore
About 103 days ago, 6/14/22

La Jolla Open Aire Market

Gilbert and Lee Farms
Fallbrook, CA

Near La Jolla, California, United States
About 260 days ago, 1/09/22
Sharer's comments : Last of the season persimmons… until September!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia Organic Farm
1-760-908-6251

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 264 days ago, 1/05/22
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Garcia Organic Farm

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St San Diego CA 92154
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 274 days ago, 12/26/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Garcia Organic Farm

Hillcrest Farmers Market Near San Diego, California, United States
About 274 days ago, 12/26/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street Suite 150
619-295-3172

https://Specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 276 days ago, 12/24/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Burkart Farms

Solana Beach Farmers Market

B.A.Y. Fruit & Herb Co.
Fallbrook, CA

Near Solana Beach, California, United States
About 280 days ago, 12/19/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia Organic Farm

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 282 days ago, 12/18/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Garcia Organic Farm

Little Italy Mercato

Smit Farms
Linden, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 289 days ago, 12/11/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia Organic Farms
Fallbrook, CA
1-760-908-6251

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 292 days ago, 12/08/21

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110
619-295-3172
https://specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 302 days ago, 11/28/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Garcia Organic Farms

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 303 days ago, 11/27/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Burkart Organics

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 306 days ago, 11/24/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Burkart Organics

Winn-Dixie

Winn Dixie Grocery
105300 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo
https://winndixie.com

Florida, United States
About 308 days ago, 11/22/21

Virginia Park Farmer's Market

Lee Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 310 days ago, 11/20/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Lee Farms

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia Organic Farms
1-760-908-6251

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 313 days ago, 11/17/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Sycamore Hill Ranch

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 317 days ago, 11/13/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Sycamore Hill Ranch

Ocean Beach Farmers Market

The Morning Star Ranch
Valley Center, CA

Near Coronado, California, United States
About 319 days ago, 11/10/21

Poway Farmers Market

Farmer Steve
San Diego County, CA

Near Poway, California, United States
About 324 days ago, 11/06/21
Sharer's comments : Love that you can bite into these like an apple! They are also wonderful sliced on salads :)

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street Suite 150
619-295-3172

https://Specialtyproduce.com

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 326 days ago, 11/04/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from 3 Nuts Farm

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia Organic Farm
1-760-908-6251

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 327 days ago, 11/03/21

Specialty Produce

Garcia Organic Farms

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 330 days ago, 10/31/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Garcia Organic Farms

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street Suite 150
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 333 days ago, 10/28/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Garcia Organic Farm

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Garcia Organic Farm
1-760-908-6251

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 334 days ago, 10/27/21

Specialty Produce

SpecialtyProduce
1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 336 days ago, 10/25/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Garcia Farms

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 336 days ago, 10/25/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Garcia Farms

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Country Rhodes Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 338 days ago, 10/23/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyu Persimmons from Country Rhodes Family Farms

Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers Market at the Be

R&L Farms
Ramona, CA

Near 4S Ranch Pkwy S & Rancho Bernardo Rd, California, United States
About 339 days ago, 10/22/21
Sharer's comments : Fuyus as far as the eye can see :)