The Persimmon, an unappreciated fruit

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a persimmon can help you stay sober.

The persimmon fruit slows down your absorption of alcohol.

The Koreans are experts with persimmons, they produce around 300,000 tonnes per year and export dried persimmon products throughout Asia.

Indeed, the persimmon is in the top 10 of fruits grown around the world.

A Persimmon is good for you. Persimmons are a good source of vitamin C and beta carotene, they’re high in fibre and totally fat free. But what do you do with them?

• Wrap proscuitto around wedges of Persimmon and serve as an
  exciting and attractive finger food
• Persimmon chunks can be added to curry for fruity flavour
• Include thin slices of Persimmon as a feature on your next cheese
  platter for striking look and flavour
• Include Persimmons for a sweet and unique touch in fruit salads
• Dip wedges of Persimmon into yoghurt flavoured with honey
  and a little cinnamon
• Add slices of Persimmon on hot or cold cereal for a new take on breakfast
• Persimmons are perfect with dairy desserts, whether fresh and crisp, or as a pulp or puree