Date-plum

Diospyros lotus

fruit

Small cherry-sized berries, harsh when firm, sweet and date-flavored once bletted or dried.

Origin

From the Caucasus and Turkey to China

Season (United States)

October to December

Preparation

They are left until bletted, soft as jam, or dried: they are then eaten raw, skin included, spitting out the seeds.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In English it is called date-plum, for this date taste.