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Sharon fruit is the trade name for a variety of persimmon whose astringency has been artificially removed, so it can be eaten at all stages of maturity. They have a similar plump shape of a tomato, averaging 5-8 centimeters in diameter, topped with a green or brown calyx. Their thin, waxy, edible skin is pale to reddish-orange in color when ripe, and the orange flesh is almost always seedless, has no core, and is void of any bitterness. It offers a sweet flavor, even if it is still immature and firm, with a crisp and succulent texture. As the fruit matures, it softens to a custard-like consistency, developing a more complex sweet flavor with hints of brown sugar.
Sharon fruits are available in the fall and winter months.
Sharon fruit is botanically classified as Diospyros kaki, a Japanese persimmon, and is a member of the ebony wood family. It may be called by several other names, including Korean Mango and Triumph, which is actually an astringent persimmon variety that is sold as Sharon fruit once astringency is chemically removed. Sharon fruit is picked and treated through Modified Atmosphere Packaging, or MAP for short. The fruit is stored in a low-oxygen high-carbon dioxide environment for 24 hours to facilitate natural ripening and remove its astringency. This controlled atmospheric storage is not a new method however; evidence suggests that harvested crops have been stored in controlled environments since the Egyptian period.
Sharon fruits have high fiber content, containing roughly twice as much fiber as an apple, and they are rich in minerals, such as sodium, magnesium, calcium and iron. They are widely regarded for their high level of beta-carotene, found in both the skin and flesh, making them a great source of vitamins A and C. They are also high in glucose and protein.
Sharon fruit can be eaten fresh, used in sweet or savory cooked applications, as well as preserved in both dried and canned form. It can be eaten whole at any stage of ripeness, though as it over-ripens the flesh may become translucent, but is still edible. Add fresh Sharon fruit to salads, roast and serve with a mascarpone cream, or use in recipes for baked goods. Sharon fruit can be made into sauces, jams, chutneys, marinades, and puddings, where it is often paired with spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Sharon fruit complements grilled shellfish and pork, and also pairs well with endive, coriander, squash, figs, pears, olive oil, softer cheeses like taleggio and goat cheese, or aged cheeses such as manchego and parmesan. As far as preserving, the fruit can be peeled and dried whole, or cut into slices with or without the peel before drying. Under-ripe Sharon fruit will continue to soften at room temperature, and will take about one week to ripen. To accelerate the process, store at room temperature next to bananas or apples. Ripe Sharon fruit will keep in the refrigerator for about three days.
Sharon fruit takes its name from the Sharon plain, the valley of the river in Israel where the fruit was developed, and is still widely grown today.
Sharon fruit is native to Israel, where it has only been in cultivation since sometime in the 1900s. Looking back a little further at the Sharon fruit’s parentage, Japanese persimmons in general are native to China, where they have been cultivated since around 1000 BCE. Japanese persimmons spread quickly from China into Japan and Korea, where many cultivars have since been developed over the centuries. They were introduced into Europe sometime in the 1600s, and into the United States in the mid 1800s, though the first documented picture of a mature Sharon fruit in America came much later, in 1913. Today, Sharon fruit are grown primarily in Israel, Spain, and South Africa, with a small scale in California and the Gulf states, mainly in home gardens.
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Description/Taste
Sharon fruit is the trade name for a variety of persimmon whose astringency has been artificially removed, so it can be eaten at all stages of maturity. They have a similar plump shape of a tomato, averaging 5-8 centimeters in diameter, topped with a green or brown calyx. Their thin, waxy, edible skin is pale to reddish-orange in color when ripe, and the orange flesh is almost always seedless, has no core, and is void of any bitterness. It offers a sweet flavor, even if it is still immature and firm, with a crisp and succulent texture. As the fruit matures, it softens to a custard-like consistency, developing a more complex sweet flavor with hints of brown sugar.
Seasons/Availability
Sharon fruits are available in the fall and winter months.
Current Facts
Sharon fruit is botanically classified as Diospyros kaki, a Japanese persimmon, and is a member of the ebony wood family. It may be called by several other names, including Korean Mango and Triumph, which is actually an astringent persimmon variety that is sold as Sharon fruit once astringency is chemically removed. Sharon fruit is picked and treated through Modified Atmosphere Packaging, or MAP for short. The fruit is stored in a low-oxygen high-carbon dioxide environment for 24 hours to facilitate natural ripening and remove its astringency. This controlled atmospheric storage is not a new method however; evidence suggests that harvested crops have been stored in controlled environments since the Egyptian period.
Nutritional Value
Sharon fruits have high fiber content, containing roughly twice as much fiber as an apple, and they are rich in minerals, such as sodium, magnesium, calcium and iron. They are widely regarded for their high level of beta-carotene, found in both the skin and flesh, making them a great source of vitamins A and C. They are also high in glucose and protein.
Applications
Sharon fruit can be eaten fresh, used in sweet or savory cooked applications, as well as preserved in both dried and canned form. It can be eaten whole at any stage of ripeness, though as it over-ripens the flesh may become translucent, but is still edible. Add fresh Sharon fruit to salads, roast and serve with a mascarpone cream, or use in recipes for baked goods. Sharon fruit can be made into sauces, jams, chutneys, marinades, and puddings, where it is often paired with spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Sharon fruit complements grilled shellfish and pork, and also pairs well with endive, coriander, squash, figs, pears, olive oil, softer cheeses like taleggio and goat cheese, or aged cheeses such as manchego and parmesan. As far as preserving, the fruit can be peeled and dried whole, or cut into slices with or without the peel before drying. Under-ripe Sharon fruit will continue to soften at room temperature, and will take about one week to ripen. To accelerate the process, store at room temperature next to bananas or apples. Ripe Sharon fruit will keep in the refrigerator for about three days.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Sharon fruit takes its name from the Sharon plain, the valley of the river in Israel where the fruit was developed, and is still widely grown today.
Geography/History
Sharon fruit is native to Israel, where it has only been in cultivation since sometime in the 1900s. Looking back a little further at the Sharon fruit’s parentage, Japanese persimmons in general are native to China, where they have been cultivated since around 1000 BCE. Japanese persimmons spread quickly from China into Japan and Korea, where many cultivars have since been developed over the centuries. They were introduced into Europe sometime in the 1600s, and into the United States in the mid 1800s, though the first documented picture of a mature Sharon fruit in America came much later, in 1913. Today, Sharon fruit are grown primarily in Israel, Spain, and South Africa, with a small scale in California and the Gulf states, mainly in home gardens.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| El Jardin Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Viejas Casino Buffett | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Christine Dionese- Blogger | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 619-450-6166 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Triton Boat | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Smoothie Rider | San Diego CA | 858-208-0774 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Et Voilà ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Casa de las Campanas Sur | San Diego CA | 858 376 1522 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Sharon Fruit. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Abel & Cole |
|
Sharon Fruit Parfait |
| Joy of Kosher |
|
Persimmons Tart |
| Lucie McAdams |
|
Toasted Coconut, Persimmon + Quinoa Porridge |
| Miss Thrifty |
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Sharon Fruit Cake |
Recently Spotted
People have spotted Sharon Fruit using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Spotting allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 4 days ago, 2/15/19 Spotter's comments : fresh! 
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Near Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsAbout 18 days ago, 2/02/19 Spotter's comments : Sharon Fruit spotted at Lindengracht Markt. Jungle Jims in Cincinatti. March 2018 Near Greenfield, Indiana, United States About 339 days ago, 3/17/18 Spotter's comments : Sharon Fruit spotted at Jungle Jims in Cincinatti. March 2018. Meat Company - The Secret Room Near Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa About 707 days ago, 3/15/17 Spotter's comments : Sharon Fruit spotted at Meat Company - The Secret Room. |
