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Article: [Seasonal fruit] Persimmon

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[Seasonal fruit] Persimmon

Persimmon is a fruit native to East Asia such as Japan and China, and it is also called "Kaki" in Europe.
The season starts around September, and the early varieties are available in the open field from around the end of September. At this time of the year, late August, house items are starting to line up.

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It has been popular in Japan for more than 1,000 years. Originally, there were many astringent persimmons, but it is said that over the years of cultivation, sweet persimmon varieties were gradually born. It is
Although it is said to be astringent persimmon, it is not suitable for eating raw, but it is used without waste, such as by drying it.

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They are orange in color and the larger ones are softer and tastier.
It is recommended to eat after drinking alcohol because it contains plenty of tannins that decompose alcohol.
Dried persimmons are also rich in carotene and dietary fiber, and are one of the fruits that you definitely want to eat in the coming season.

Nachu Ra
pâtissier Yuhi Hasada