Description/Taste
Fuyu persimmons are a small to medium-sized varietal, averaging 5 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and have a squat, round, oblate, flattened appearance, sometimes exhibiting four shallow sides. The persimmon's skin is thin, taut, glossy, and smooth, showcasing light orange to dark orange-red hues. The fruits are also capped with a green leafy calyx, and these tops should be more green than brown when purchasing the fruit, a sign of freshness. Underneath the surface, the pale orange flesh is initially dense, smooth, firm, succulent, and crisp. As the fruit matures, it will soften slightly, developing an aqueous and tender consistency. Fuyu persimmons lack central cores, allowing the entire fruit to be consumed. Most of the fruits are also seedless, but depending on cultivation, one to two seeds may appear. Fuyu persimmons are low in tannins, preventing the fruits from having the unpleasant, dry mouthfeel that is often associated with persimmons. The variety can be consumed firm or soft without the concern of astringency, and the fruit has a honeyed, sweet, and sugary taste with nuances of cinnamon, pears, dates, and brown sugar.
Fuyu Persimmons
| Code |
Unit |
UOM |
| 24273-187 |
lb |
LB |