The persimmon is a fruit that possesses numerous properties. At Blasco Fruit, we want to analyze some of these properties so that our clients are aware of the benefits of consuming this fruit.
Persimmons provide a large amount of carbohydrates, especially fructose and glucose. These carbohydrates make it a very nutritious and energetic fruit. Regarding minerals, its potassium content is noteworthy, as it helps maintain our cardiovascular system.
Like other fruits, the persimmon has a high fiber content, which helps regulate intestinal transit and combat constipation. However, when they are unripe, they can be astringent.
Among the antioxidants persimmons provide, we highlight vitamin C, which helps the formation of collagen; vitamin E, which takes care of our eyesight, and vitamin A, which participates in the immune system and keeps our hair and skin in good condition.
In addition to the properties of the fruit itself, numerous benefits have been discovered in its leaves and flowers in recent years. The leaves help lower blood pressure, prevent arteriosclerosis, purify the blood, and lubricate the intestines. For their part, the flowers are traditionally used to treat measles.
Now that we know the benefits persimmons bring to our body, it is interesting to discover its origin and some curious facts about this fruit:
This fruit, marketed by Blasco Fruit, is native to China and Japan. Its original name, Diospyros (Dios = divine and Pyros = fruit), alluded to how delicious this fruit is. As for the color known as “khaki green,” it originates from the brownish hue that these fruits present before ripening.
And where does the astringency we sometimes notice come from? It is due to the presence of tannins in the persimmon pulp, which decrease as it ripens. At Blasco Fruit, we ensure the quality of our persimmons through rigorous testing throughout the product’s entire life cycle. Among these tests, astringency measurements are also performed before shipping the product to our clients.
Finally, we suggest an idea of kaki mask for dry skin:
- Take out the pulp of a ripe persimmon (one tablespoon is enough) and beat it
- Add a small tablespoon of olive oil and mix.
- Wash the area and apply the mask
- Relax for half an hour while the mask takes effect
- Remove and wash the area
