Introduction:
The nutrition value of persimmon is very high, it has double to triple vitamin C against other fruits. Moreover, persimmon can quench internal heat, reduce blood pressure, cure constipation, high blood pressure, hemorrhoids bleeding, etc. Pectin of persimmon, a kind of water-soluble dietary fiber, which can lubricate the intestine and cures constipation.
Notes:
Patients who are in indigestion, chronic gastritis and poor stomach function are not recommended to eat persimmon. People with weak immunity, as well as women in pregnancy and menstruation are also deprecated to eat persimmon. Diabetes patients should avoid eating persimmon due to its high sugar level. Generally, it is deprecated to eat persimmon on an empty stomach. The skin of persimmon is inedible because it may cause the germination of lithiasis. Moreover, persimmon should not be eaten with sweet potato, crab and seafood at the same time.
Purchase:
Persimmon in orange colour and with luster are matured and in sweet taste. Persimmon with the smooth surface that has no spot, in round size while with steam is believed to contain sufficient water. Persimmon that is heavy is believed to contain much water and taste sweeter.
Cooking methods:
Fried, deep fried, make into jam, stew.
Dishes:
Persimmon cake, persimmon pancake, persimmon jam,
Braised beef with persimmon, persimmon cheese ball.
