Japanese Persimmon and Quince Facts

Facts about Japanese Persimmon and Quince

Fruits (fresh or dried) play the role of natural staple diet for humans. We all have some basic knowledge about all types of fruits but are you aware of unique Japanese Persimmon and Quince facts? Some of the interesting facts about Japanese Persimmon and Quince are provided here.

Japanese Persimmon Facts are:

• 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.

Quince Facts are:

• Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
• It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
• They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.

Fruits are consumed in various forms. Fruit recipes and desserts are the trending food choices all over the world. Use of Japanese Persimmon and Quince in variety of dishes and their intrinsic nature of perfectly blending with other food combinations, makes them the apt choice for various dishes! Try out different recipes of these nutritious fruits and decide which fruit appeals more to your taste buds.