American persimmon

Diospyros virginiana

fruit

A small wild orange persimmon, very sweet once soft-ripe, in pudding or bread.

Origin

Eastern United States

Season (United States)

October to December · grows in your region

Preparation

Only very ripe, almost mushy: still firm, it is very astringent and can form indigestible balls in the stomach.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

According to Ozark tradition, the shape of its cut seed predicts the winter.