Japanese Persimmon and Damson Facts
Facts
Facts about
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
- The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
- Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
- This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Yes
Beer
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Yes
Spirits
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Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
United Kingdom
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
Ireland, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Japan
France
