Persimmon is a berry that is very popular almost all over the world. It is used in cooking, medicine, and cosmetology. In total, there are over 700 different types of persimmon. What are some interesting facts about this berry?
Persimmon is a very sweet berry. For this reason, in those days when Japan was a country closed from the rest of the world, this delicacy was used as a kind of analogue of sugar. Dried persimmon desserts were very popular among the Japanese.
A special astringent taste, which is characteristic of both individual persimmon varieties and unripe fruits, is obtained due to the high content of tannins.
The true homeland of this golden berry is China. From there, persimmons first came to Japan, then spread to other Asian regions. Only in 1885 did they learn about persimmon in Western countries, and then it received deserved attention around the world.
A very popular persimmon variety is the kinglet. Such a berry is dark inside and with seeds. A sticky taste is not at all typical for beetroot. This fruit variety grows only from male persimmon flowers.
A certain benefit of persimmon for human health is that it cleanses the liver, removes toxins, and helps with intoxication. This berry is a great hangover cure.
In eastern countries, there is a belief that genies and magic spirits live in the trunks of trees on which berries ripen, which can fulfill a desire or prolong a person's life. In addition, persimmon is a symbol of victory, wisdom, enlightenment, clairvoyance.
The name of the berry is translated from Latin as "divine food". And in the Persian language "persimmon" means "date plum".
Due to the increased amount of glucose, fructose and magnesium, persimmon is an effective natural antidepressant. Its use in food helps to resist stress, fight apathy, get rid of mood swings, strengthen the nervous system, feel a surge of new strength and energy.
The seeds of this berry have an amazing feature. It is not recommended to eat them in their original form. But if the bones are well roasted, ground and boiled with boiling water, then the resulting drink will not be inferior in its functions to the usual coffee.
Persimmon has a very low calorie content, despite the higher amount of sugar in its composition. Therefore, it can be eaten by people who are trying to lose weight and are on a diet. In addition, this berry satisfies hunger very well.
