Considered the national fruit of Japan, persimmon is eaten from October to January. Orange in color, persimmon is fragile and should be eaten as soon as it is ripe. What are its benefits?

Also known as Japanese or Chinese persimmon, persimmon is the fruit of persimmon. It belongs to the Ebenaceae family and is cultivated in many countries or territories such as Brazil, Iran, Spain, the south of France, North Africa, or the United States. Being able to weigh more than 500 g, it is appreciated for its tangy and very sweet flesh. It is eaten raw, but also pan-fried with a scoop of ice cream, in a crumble, or in sweet and savory dishes.

Did you know? Persimmon grows on persimmon. The wood of this tree has the particularity of being very hard: it is also used to make golf club heads or billiard cues. In Asia, this wood is also used to create furniture panels.

The virtues of persimmon

A fruit with antioxidant properties. It is to the presence of carotenoids (plant pigments) that persimmon owes its orange color. Like turmeric, persimmon contains antioxidants that help protect cells in the body and help reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Their role is also to prevent the development of certain cancers (particularly the colon and blood), diseases linked to aging, and complications caused by diabetes.

A fruit, rich in vitamin C. One of the other characteristics of persimmon is to contain approximately 65 mg of vitamin C on 100 mg, which varies according to its degree of ripeness. It is, therefore, a fruit that promotes the fight against fatigue and stimulates the immune system. Thanks to khaki, you can feel armed against the cold snap of winter.

Beauty side. What could be better than a khaki-based face mask to restore a feeling of freshness and vitality to the skin! The recipe is simple:

• Pulp of persimmon
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of coconut pulp
• 1 tablespoon of argan oil
• 1 tablespoon of hibiscus
• 3 drops of lemon essential oil

All you have to do is apply this treatment to clean skin using a brush. It is a mask that also helps reduce the signs of aging.

Choosing the right kaki

Persimmon that is not ripe enough will have a pungent taste: avoid yellow or greenish fruits. In addition, the peduncle should not be damaged, and the skin should be smooth and slightly softened. The persimmon taste will then be sweet and sweet!