Persimmon
Persimmon trees (Diospyros kaki), can reach up to 25mt high and has eliptic oblong leaves about 1-3cmlong. Originary from Asia its fruit is spherical and sweet when mature, they may also be known as: caqui, palosanto, persimonio or zapote.
Generally it is said that perismmon comes from China and Japan, but it can be grown in any subtropical region.
There are over 1000 varieties differentiated between not astringent (free from tanines) and non astringent (with tanines wich gives the fruit a tartar taste).
Maturity can be appreciated with color changes in the fruit skin, from green to orange-red.
NUTRITIONAL TABLE
Portion size 100gr.
Water 65%
Calores 127 Kcal
Total Fat 0.4gr
Monosaturated 0.4gr
Poli-insaturated 0.00gr
Saturated 0.00gr
Cholesterol 0.00gr
Carbohidrates 33.5gr
Proteine 0.8gr
Potassium 310mg
Phosphorous 26mg
Calcium 27mg
Iron 2.5mg
Sodium 1mg
Vitamin C 66mg
| Packing | Weight | Presentation | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carton | ---- | 2 Layer trays | 80 boxes/pallets |