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What is American Persimmon?



Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women
Yes

Lactating Women
No

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
33.50 g 5

Fiber
3.60 g 17

Sugar
12.50 g 20

Protein
0.80 g 37

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02 26

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg 9

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg 31

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.01 mg 43

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
-

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg 15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg 27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
66.00 mg 10

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
-

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
-

Lycopene
-

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
-

Choline
8.60 mg 10

Fat
0.40 g 21

Minerals

Potassium
310.00 mg 19

Iron
2.50 mg 3

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
27.00 mg 16

Magnesium
9.00 mg 26

Zinc
0.11 mg 22

Phosphorus
26.00 mg 20

Manganese
0.36 mg 15

Copper
0.11 mg 17

Selenium
0.20 mcg 15

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
-

Omega 6s
20.00 mg 51

Sterol

Phytosterol
16.00 mg 12

Water Content
64.40 g 73

Ash
0.90 g 11

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
127.00 kcal 7

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
70.00 kcal 19

Calories in Frozen Form
-

Calories in Dried Form
276.00 kcal 30

Calories in Canned Form
-

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
25.00 kcal 42

Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal 6

Calories in Pie
257.00 kcal 35

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tree fruit

Season
Autumn, Winter

Varieties
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety
Yes

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color
Yellow

Shape
Round

Texture
Juicy

Taste
Sweet

Origin
Eastern United States

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH
6.5-7.5

Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
No

Beer
No

Spirits
No

Cocktails
Yes

Production

Top Producer
China

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer
United States of America

Top Exporter
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Dillenhidae

Order
Ericales

Family
Ebenaceae

Genus
Diospyros

Species
D. virginiana

Generic Group
-

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What is American Persimmon Good For?

What is American Persimmon? What is American Persimmon good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, American Persimmon fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the American Persimmon Benefits are: anti-oxidant properties, beneficial in curing fever, cancer prevention, heart care and reduces nervous tension and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, controls blood pressure, digestive aid, eye care, fights against infections, helps in weight loss and improves blood circulation. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, brightens and lightens complexion and reduces wrinkles and hair benefits are good conditioner, promotes longer and healthier hair and treatment of dandruff. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. American Persimmon side effects are: affects blood glucose levels, decrease in blood sugar levels and coagulation and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and inflammation. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about American Persimmon.

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