Storing This Food
Let persimmons ripen at room temperature until they are soft, then store them in the refrig-
erator. Oriental persimmons, which are more astringent than the American varieties, will
lose some of their sharpness if you store them in a plastic bag with an apple. The apple
releases ethylene gas, which ripens and mellows the persimmon.
Preparing This Food
Wash the persimmon and pull off its stem cap. Then peel and slice the persimmon or put it
through a food mill to mash the flesh and remove the seeds.
What Happens When You Cook This Food
How Other Kinds of Processing Affect This Food
Medical Uses and/or Benefits
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Persimmons