Do Business with Us

You are here

Produce » General Produce

General Produce

Persimmons

Persimmons
Common Packs:

Tray packs

Bulk cartons

Receiving Inspecting:

Choose well-shaped persimmons with good coloring. Some blemishing or discoloration of the skin is acceptable and does not affect eating quality. Avoid green or shriveled persimmons or those with broken skins.

Storage Handling:
 

Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)

  • 32-36° F/0-2° C
  • 90-98% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
14 to 21 days.
Troubleshooting:

Accelerated softening of flesh indicates exposure to ethylene. Shriveling may occur when ripe fruit is held too long. Water-soaked spots are a symptom of freeze injury.

Usage Ideas:

  • Offer Bresaola-wrapped Fuyu persimmon slices on cheese platters.

Seasonality:

Mar
Apr
May
Oct
Nov
Dec

Flavor Profile

Tangy, slightly astringent flavor that sweetens as fruit becomes ripe.

Texture Profile

Similar to a tomato in texture; the riper the fruit, the softer the consistency.

Pairings

Pair with cheese, pork, pumpkin, quinoa, rice.

Substitution Suggestions

Sharon fruit, tamarillos.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 1 cup persimmon (227g) grams
Calories 160
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 28g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 0.34mg2%
Potassium 370mg8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.