Persimmon / Kaki

The persimmon is a sweet, honey-flavored fruit from the Diospyros genus, known for its vibrant orange-red color. There are two main types: the astringent Hachiya, which must be fully ripened until soft and jelly-like to lose its mouth-puckering tannins, and the non-astringent Fuyu, which can be eaten firm like an apple. This versatile fruit, often in season during the fall, can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or baked into breads, cakes, and pudding