Source:Shangluo Wal Nut Co., Ltd. Date:2022-10-02 11:51:00
Description and Taste
Dried Persimmons vary in size and shape, depending on the specific variety, and generally have a creased and folded, oval shape, tapering slightly at the tip, to being round, flat, and having a disc-like appearance. Regardless of the variety and shape of the fruits, Dried Persimmons have a dusty brown-orange to golden-orange hue and a dehydrated, lightly wrinkled, textured surface. The flesh is also orange and develops a chewy, sticky, tender, and soft consistency with concentrated sugars, increasing fruit's overall sweetness. When Dried Persimmons are ready for consumption, they will develop a light white coating of sugar on the surface. This powdery coating is edible and is a sign of the fruit’s sweetness. Dried Persimmons have a concentrated, sweet, and fruity flavor with honeyed nuances of brown sugar and cinnamon.
Seasons and Availability
Dried Persimmons are available year-round. Fresh persimmons are harvested in the late autumn and winter to produce the dried fruits.
Current Facts
Dried Persimmons, botanically classified as Diospyros kaki, are preserved versions of fresh persimmon fruits belonging to the Ebenaceae family. Persimmons grow on deciduous trees reaching 10 to 18 meters in height and are native to East Asia, where the fruits have been utilized in culinary, medicinal, and ornamental practices for hundreds of years. Dried Persimmons have been prepared since ancient times and are traditionally made from astringent persimmon varieties. There are several types of persimmons used for dried purposes throughout China, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan, the central production regions of the fruits. In China, Korea, and Vietnam, Dried Persimmons are developed by dehydrating the fruits in wire baskets, creating a squished disc shape. These types of Dried Persimmons are also known as Gotgam in Korean and Shibing in Chinese and are generally cheaper than the well-known persimmons produced in Japan. Hoshigaki, or Dried Japanese Persimmons, are developed through a labor-intensive process of peeling, hang drying, and hand-massaging the fruits daily to create a slightly different flavor and texture. Japanese Dried Persimmons are considered rare due to their limited quantities, and their luxury price tags reflect the amount of time and energy that growers put into creating the dried fruits. Dried Persimmons are consumed out of hand and are also favored as a sweetener for baked goods, beverages, and appetizers.
Shangluo Wal Nut Company is processors, packagers and distributors of dried persimmon, we have established long business cooperation with 57 persimmon planters, covering 866 ha of persimmon orchards in Fuping, Shaanxi province, China. If you are interested in dried persimmons and would like to lean more, welcome to contact us @ email: sales@xinwalnut.com and WhatsApp: +8618616568786
