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Also known as persimmon. A tropical fruit with orange color, smooth skin, and sweet flavor. Its season is short, from October to December. It has a pulp similar to tomato, but without seeds. Its size is similar to that of an apple, with a round and flattened shape at the top. There are around 1000 varieties of persimmon and they are differentiated into two main groups; astringent (Bright Red and Persimón) and non-astringent (Sharon or Sharoni). Properties and benefits: It stands out for its vitamins, such as Vitamin C and A, and minerals such as Phosphorus, Calcium, Sodium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese. It is a very sweet fruit, as it contains natural sugars. It promotes intestinal transit when consumed ripe. It contains provitamin A, which helps maintain the health of bones, skin, and hair. It also stands out for its Vitamin C content. Its content of Vitamin B1 and B2 promotes the proper functioning of the nervous system. Nutritional value per 100g: Calories 127 Total fats 0.4g Potassium 310mg Carbohydrates 34g Sodium 1mg Proteins 0.8g Vitamin C 66mg Calcium 27mg Iron 2.5mg Storage and tips: They can last up to a maximum of three weeks in the fridge. Recipe and uses in the kitchen: Persimmon is usually eaten raw, but you can also make countless sweet recipes with them. For example, persimmon custard, you will only need 3 ingredients and they will be ready in 5 minutes. Peel 2 persimmons and blend them. Mix it with a yogurt and two tablespoons of cocoa powder and you're done.