Introduction
Persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most widely cultivated species is the Diospyros kaki. Fuyu persimmons are short and squat and look like a tomato.
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Persimmon is native to Israel and in fact it took its name from the from the Sharon plain, the valley of the river in Israel. There is evidence that the fruit has been cultured in China and in Japan since around 1000 BCE and it was introduced in Europe during the 17th century. It was later introduced in Africa and in America.
Persimmon is produced in many countries around the world and the leading persimmon producer in the world is China. Other important producers include: South Korea, Japan, Brazil, and Azerbaijan.
Calories per fruit (168 g) |
118 kcal |
Fat |
0.3 g |
Carbohydrates |
31 g |
Fibre |
6 g |
Protein |
1 g |
Calcium |
1% of the RDI |
Iron |
1.4% of the RDI |
Vitamin A |
55% of the RDI |
Vitamin C |
21% of the RDI |
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Fruits & Mixed Orders | Seeds Only | |
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England | £6.95 | £2.95 |
Wales | £6.95 | £2.95 |
Scotland | £11.95 | £2.95 |
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Northern Ireland | Not currently available | Not currently available |
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