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Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

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

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

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, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g

Carbs
18.59 g 15

Fiber
3.60 g 17

Sugar
12.53 g 19

Protein
0.58 g 47

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03 25

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)
81.00 mcg 9

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg 31

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg 38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg 62

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.10 mg 15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg 27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.50 mg 54

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.73 mg 17

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.60 mcg 25

Lycopene
159.00 mcg 6

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
834.00 mcg 1

Choline
7.60 mg 16

Fat
0.19 g 34

Minerals

Potassium
161.00 mg 53

Iron
0.15 mg 48

Sodium
1.00 mg 20

Calcium
8.00 mg 38

Magnesium
9.00 mg 26

Zinc
0.11 mg 22

Phosphorus
17.00 mg 28

Manganese
0.36 mg 15

Copper
0.11 mg 17

Selenium
0.60 mcg 10

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s
4.00 mg 38

Omega 6s
39.00 mg 39

Sterol

Phytosterol
4.00 mg 24

Water Content
80.32 g 58

Ash
0.33 g 37

Calories

Serving Size
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
70.00 kcal 20

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
70.00 kcal 19

Calories in Frozen Form
-

Calories in Dried Form
274.00 kcal 32

Calories in Canned Form
-

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice
90.00 kcal 11

Calories in Jam
345.00 kcal 6

Calories in Pie
284.00 kcal 27

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tree fruit

Season
Autumn, Winter

Varieties
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

Seedless Variety
Yes

Color
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color
Orange

Shape
Round

Texture
Juicy

Taste
Sweet

Origin
Burma, China, India, Japan

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH
6.5-7.5

Climatic Conditions
Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine
-

Beer
-

Spirits
-

Cocktails
-

Production

Top Producer
China

Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

Top Importer
United States of America

Top Exporter
Japan

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki

Synonym
Diospyros kaki

Classification

Domain
Eukarya

Kingdom
Plantae

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta

Division
Magnoliophyta

Class
Magnoliopsida

Subclass
Dillenhidae

Order
Ericales

Family
Ebenaceae

Genus
Diospyros

Species
D. kaki

Generic Group
-

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What is Japanese Persimmon Good For?

What is Japanese Persimmon? What is Japanese 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, Japanese Persimmon fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Japanese Persimmon Benefits are: cancer prevention, heart care, heat stroke treatment, improves eye vision and weight loss properties and its general health benefits are: anti-inflammatory properties, boosts immune system, cures cough, digestive aid, fights against infections 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 promotes longer and healthier hair and protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Japanese Persimmon side effects are: diarrhoea and might affect blood pressure level and its allergy symptoms are abdominal pains, anaphylaxis and inflammation. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Japanese Persimmon.

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