Hachiya Persimmons
Estimated Inventory, cs : 22.11
This item was last sold on : 12/20/24
Description/Taste
Hachiya persimmons are rounded, slightly elongated and acorn-shaped, coming to a blunted point at their non-stem end. When fully ripe the fruits are a beautiful deep orange. Another indicator of ripeness is that the fruit should feel like a water balloon when resting in your hand. The skins are thin, similar to a tomato. The flesh is a deep orange and when ripe the has a jellied texture. The flavor is candy sweet and possesses nuances of baking spices, raisins and brown sugar.
Seasons/Availability
Hachiya persimmons are available in the winter months.
Current Facts
The Hachiya persimmon, also known as Beekeeper, is botanically classified as Diospyros kaki 'Hachiya'. It is the fruit of a deciduous and evergreen tree of the Ebenaceae (Ebony) genus. The Hachiya is one of over 200 known species of persimmons, though it has been documented that there are over 1000 actual varieties. Persimmon trees evolve new varieties out of natural occurring mutations. Thus, there are new sub-species that may or may not have been recorded over time.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 619-299-5500 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Patisserie Melanie | San Diego CA | 619-677-2132 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Social Tap | San Diego CA | 619-398-8938 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Donation 2 | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Mesa Agricola | Carlsbad CA | 707-758-6650 |
| Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Cellar Hand | San Diego CA | 334-689-2388 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Pendry SD | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Urban Corps Charter School | San Diego CA | 619-235-6884 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
