Okay, so yesterday I went to the grocery store because I wanted to buy some fruits. While I was browsing the fruit section, these little orange things caught my eye. They looked like tomatoes but smaller and a bit different. I picked one up and saw the label said “persimmon.” I had heard of them but never actually tried one.
So, I decided to grab a few. They felt firm to the touch, and the skin was smooth and shiny. When I got home, I did a little bit of research online because I wasn’t sure how to eat them. It turns out there are different types of persimmons. I think I bought the Fuyu variety because they were described as being okay to eat while still firm. Some other types, like Hachiya, apparently need to be super soft before you eat them.
My First Taste of Persimmon
- I took one of the persimmons and washed it under the tap. Then I just bit into it like an apple.
- The first thing I noticed was the texture. It was crunchy, kind of like a firm pear.
- The taste was surprisingly sweet, but not overly so. It had a hint of something else… maybe vanilla or cinnamon? It was really pleasant.
I ended up eating the whole thing in a few minutes. It was a nice snack, and I felt good knowing I was eating something healthy. I read that persimmons have a lot of sugar, and you can freeze them without damaging them. That makes it easy to store and ship. But I still prefer eating fresh ones. I’ll definitely be buying more persimmons in the future. I might even try to find the other types to see how they compare. Overall, it was a fun little food adventure!
I am going to the store again tomorrow and buy some Sharon fruits that the article mentioned. I will share my experience with you guys soon.
