LargePersimmonA type of berry from the persimmon family, with a sweet and sticky taste, rich in vitamins, and a fruit that people like to eat, especially in the north, where people like to eat frozen persimmons in winter, with a unique flavor.While large persimmons are good, they also have some restrictions, please pay attention.Cooking websitePersimmon specialist section, tell you how to eat large persimmons healthily, please pay attention.

How to eat large persimmons

Some large persimmons have a sweet and delicious taste, while others are bitter and difficult to swallow.If you buy "bitter persimmons", the following 3 methods can help you turn the hard and bitter persimmons into sweet persimmons.

1: Soak in 50℃~60℃ water, change the water 2~3 times a day, you can eat it about 2 days, guaranteed to be soft and sweet.

2: Use someBananasandApplesto pack together in a sealed paper box, this method is simple and convenient.

3: Apply white wine to the persimmon skin, then store it, this method is the simplest, but the effect is not always significant.

Delicious large persimmons are not only delicious when eaten fresh, but can also be made intosnacksI recommend three ways to eat large persimmons at home. 

Persimmon sandcake

Ingredients: Large persimmon,flour,red beans,sandSteps:1. Boil the persimmon in boiling water to peel, then use a blender to make persimmon puree.

2. Add flour to the persimmon puree and mix evenly.：

3. Pour the mixture into

bread

and wrap with plastic wrap, let it sit for 15 minutes.4. Roll the dough into strips and cut into small pieces.5. Roll the small pieces into circles and wrap

dumplings

as if.6. Pinch the small "dumplings" closed.7. Shape the "small dumplings" and flatten them.8. Heat oil in a pot, fry over low heat until both sides are golden brown.Homemade persimmon

jam

Ingredients: Large persimmon (700g),

molasses,

sugar (100g),white sugar

(as needed),lemon(half)Steps:1. Peel and core the persimmons.2. Cook over low heat, stirring while cooking.3. When the sauce boils, add molasses.4. Squeeze in

lemon juice,：

and boil again.

5. Add white sugar and cook until the sauce thickens and is ready to be removed from the heat.

Persimmon

cookiesIngredients: Large persimmon,cabinet (choose the size of cabinet according to the number of persimmon cookies to be made) or soft rope

Steps:

1. Select persimmons, try to select large persimmons with upright fruit shape, smooth top, no longitudinal ridges, high sugar content, moderate water content, no core or few core fruits.Persimmons should be fully ripe, with a bright red color, hollow core, yellow at the tip.

2. DryRemove the unripened and undamaged persimmons and dry them.

There are two ways to dry:：

One is sun-drying or flat-drying.

Hang or lay out the persimmons after peeling with a handle, and separately hang or lay them on a rack to dry, and frequently turn them.After drying for 3~4 days, when the surface turns white, the skin forms, and the flesh softens, gently squeeze once to break the flesh.

Promote softening and de-bitterning.

When the persimmon surface appears wrinkles, pinch it again, break up the hard part and separate the heart.

After 2~3 days, pinch it again, break the heart into pieces, and separate the heart from the base.

The other is artificial drying, that is, drying by baking, but also need to pinch the fruit during baking.3. Coat with frostPut it in a sealed container or cover with plastic wrap, after 4~5 days, the persimmon cake softens, take it out and spread it in a ventilated cool place to dry, and then it will form persimmon frost.Repeatedly pile and dry, the more times you spread and dry, the faster and better the frost will appear.The nutritional value of large persimmonsLarge persimmons are not only delicious, but also very nutritious, and are a fruit containing a variety of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.

1. Contains a lot of sugar,

grape

sugar, fructose,protein,

fat,

vitamin C,

glycine, iodine, calcium, phosphorus, iron.The content of vitamins and sugar is 1~2 times higher than that of ordinary fruits. If a person eats one persimmon a day, the vitamin C they consume can basically meet half of their daily needs.2. Unripe fruits contain tannins, bitter persimmons contain a lot of carbohydrates, about 10.8 grams per 100 grams of persimmon, mainly sugar, fructose and glucose, which is why persimmons taste very sweet.3. Fresh persimmons contain a lot of iodine, which can prevent local goiter.Persimmons are rich in pectin, which is a soluble dietary fiber, with good laxative and intestinal function, which can help correct constipation and maintain normal intestinal function.Large persimmons are not allowed to eat on an empty stomach, and each time they eat should be no more than 200 grams.In non-empty stomach conditions, the amount of persimmons eaten should not exceed 200 grams per time.How to select large persimmons in autumn and winter

How to choose fresh and healthy large persimmons?

I will teach you how to identify good large persimmons.1. When buying large persimmons, observe their shape, choose larger persimmons.

2. When buying persimmons with green, hard skin, press the persimmon with your finger, if it feels hard, it is a good persimmon.

3. Observe the color of the large persimmon, choose persimmons with bright color, no spots, no scars, no cracks.

4. When choosing soft persimmons, gently touch the surface of the persimmon with your hand, if the surface is evenly soft, without any local hardness, then it is a good persimmon.5. When choosing large persimmons, choose persimmons with regular shape, slightly square, do not choose persimmons with irregular surface and local bumps.

Suitable for general consumption, especially for those with dry stools, high blood pressure, and thyroid problems, as well as those who drink alcohol regularly.BloodFor patients with hypertension, thyroid disease, and those who drink alcohol regularly.

The following groups should not consume persimmons:

1. Persimmons contain tannins, which can bind with iron, hindering the body's absorption of iron from food. Therefore, people with anemia should avoid eating persimmons. 

2. People with diabetes should not eat persimmons because they contain 10.8% sugar, which is easily absorbed and can raise blood sugar levels.This is especially harmful for people with diabetes, especially those with poorly controlled blood sugar. 

3. People with chronic gastritis, delayed emptying, and poor digestion should avoid eating persimmons after gastric resection. 

4. Pregnant women and those with weak constitutions should also avoid persimmons.

What should not be eaten with large persimmons?

Large persimmons are nutritious, but there are some restrictions on eating them.To eat healthily, you need to pay attention to foods that interact with large persimmons.Try to avoid eating large persimmons together to prevent adverse reactions.

1. Do not eat with sour vegetables,blackdatesbecause it can cause gastritis.

2. Do not eat with sweet potatoes, as they can form gastric stones, causing bloating, stomach pain, and vomiting, and in severe cases, even bleeding.

3. Do not eat withvinegarEat together.Persimmons are alkaline foods, and when mixed with vinegar, they produce indigestible stone-like substances that affect digestive health.

4. Do not eat with white wine.White wine has a sweet and sour taste, is hot and toxic, while persimmons are cold. Therefore, they should not be eaten together. Also, when people drink alcohol, they often eat meat and other dishes, and protein foods clash with persimmons, forming clots, which are difficult to digest and cannot be excreted, leading to illness over time.In addition, alcohol entering the stomach stimulates the intestines to secrete more, and when it meets tannins in persimmons, it forms a viscous substance that can tangle with cellulose, forming persimmon stones, causing intestinal obstruction.

5. Do not eat with high-protein foods such as crabs, fish, and shrimp. Traditional Chinese medicine believes thatcrabsand persimmons are both cold foods, so they should not be eaten together.From a modern medical perspective, high-protein foods like crabs, fish, and shrimp, when combined with tannins, can easily form clumps, causing gastric stones.

Eating too much food that clashes with persimmons can cause the above adverse symptoms.In general, when eating persimmons, you should also pay attention to: do not eat persimmons on an empty stomach, and control the amount you eat each time.When not eating on an empty stomach, it is best to eat no more than 200 grams of persimmons at a time.

How to choose large persimmons

Autumn and winter are the seasons when large persimmons are available. How to choose fresh and healthy large persimmons?The following methods will teach you how to identify good and bad large persimmons.

1. When buying large persimmons, observe their appearance and choose the largest ones.

2. When buying green hard persimmons, press the surface of the persimmon with your finger. If it feels hard, it is a good persimmon.

3. Observe the color of the large persimmon. Choose persimmons that are bright and have no spots or scars.

4. When choosing soft persimmons, gently touch the surface of the persimmon with your hand. If the surface is evenly soft and hard, without any local hardness, it is a good persimmon.

5. When choosing large persimmons, choose those with regular shapes and slightly square, do not choose those with deformed surfaces and obvious protrusions.