Regardless of whether it's north or south, there will be such an experience:PersimmonsThey are already red like fire on the tree, but when you taste them, they are still astringent.Is this because the persimmons haven't fully ripened?Why do the persimmons on the tree have an astringent taste?In fact, there are two types of persimmons in the world, one of which can naturally de-pith before ripening, and is called sweet persimmons;The other cannot naturally de-pith before ripening, and is called astringent persimmons.So, how can you eat the latter persimmons without astringency?Let's take a closer look below.

How to eat persimmons without astringency

We often encounter such a problem: after the persimmons ripen on the tree, they automatically fall off or are eaten by birds before being harvested, and the unripe persimmons are also astringent and cannot be eaten.So, what should we do?How to eat persimmons without astringencyFor this situation, we can de-pith the unripe persimmons.Let's take a closer look at the de-pithing method now!

1. De-pithing with lime water

For every 100 kg of persimmons, use 7 kg of fresh lime, make a clear lime water, pour it into a container, and then add the persimmons, add water so that the persimmons are submerged, and it takes 3-4 days at 20-25℃ to de-pith.The persimmons produced by this method have a crisp texture.

2. De-pithing with alcohol

When packing persimmons, spray a small amount of 75% alcohol on each layer, seal and keep warm, maintain the temperature at 20℃, and it takes about 9 days to de-pith.Note that the amount of alcohol should not be excessive.

3. De-pithing with heating and lack of oxygen

Place the persimmons in a bucket, barrel, pot or aluminum pot (do not use iron containers), add 45℃ water to immerse the persimmons, maintain the water temperature at 35-40℃, and it takes 16-18 hours to de-pith.The fruit flesh of the persimmons treated in this way is relatively crisp.

4. De-pithing with mixed fruits

Mix the astringent persimmons with ripeapples,pears,hawthornand kiwisin a closed room, at room temperature, it takes 5-7 days to de-pith.The ethylene gas released from ripe fruits can promote the enzyme activity and respiration of persimmons, thus de-pithing.The persimmons produced by this method have a fragrant aroma, but the flesh is slightly soft.You can also put the de-pith persimmons in a plastic bag, with 1-2 apples inside, close the mouth, and it takes 2-3 days to de-pith.How to eat persimmons deliciously

How to eat persimmons deliciously?

In fact, persimmons can not only be eaten directly, but also can be made into dishes and desserts, which are very delicious.Now, let's learn two methods of making persimmon dishes recommended by MamaNet Encyclopedia!1. Sesame

Baked persimmons with sesame fillingPieMaterials:persimmons,

flour,potato starch,eggs,water, sesame powder, sugar,honey,and chopped peanutsMethod:1. Mash the persimmons and eggs, then mix with flour.2. Mix sesame powder with sugar.3. Let the dough ferment for 15 minutes, then roll and bake into a pie.

4. Brush the pie with honey and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.：

5. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees and bake for 20-30 minutes.

6. Take out the pie and cut it into pieces.

2. Persimmon balls

Materials: 500g persimmons, 200g flour,

35g white sugar, baking powder, and a small amount of salad oilMethod:1. Peel the persimmons, soak them in a bamboo stick, then mash them into a slurry, and add flour, white sugar and baking powder, and mix into a persimmon slurry with appropriate dryness and wetness, and let it stand for about 10 minutes.

2. Heat the pot, add salad oil until it's four or five times the original volume, then squeeze the persimmon slurry into balls, and fry in the pot until golden brown and cooked, then take it out and drain it, and finally sprinkle with a little white sugar, and it's done.

Persimmon's benefits

Persimmons have a very high nutritional value, and their vitamin and sugar content is 1-2 times higher than ordinary fruits.If you eat one persimmon a day, you can basically meet half of the daily vitamin C requirement.Therefore, eating persimmons is very good for health.Let's learn about the benefits of persimmons now!

1. Supplement Vitamin C: Persimmons have 1-2 times more vitamin and sugar than ordinary fruits, so eating persimmons can supplement a lot of vitamin C.：  

2. Promote bowel movements: Persimmons are rich in pectin, which is a water-soluble dietary fiber, which has a good effect of promoting bowel movements and maintaining normal intestinal flora. 

2. Medicinal benefits

1. Nourish the lungs and moisten the intestines: Persimmons can effectively supplement the body's nutrients and cell fluids, which can nourish the lungs and moisten the intestines.

2. Anti-alcohol: Persimmons can promote the oxidation of ethanol in blood, assist the body in excreting alcohol, and reduce the damage caused by alcohol to the body.3. Treat local thyroid enlargement: Persimmons contain a lot of vitamins and iodine, which can treat local thyroid enlargement caused by iodine deficiency.4. Persimmons can also lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, increase blood flow to the heart and blood vessels, and have anti-inflammatory and blood-activating effects.Persimmon's restrictions

I believe everyone knows that there are many restrictions when eating persimmons, such as not eating persimmons on an empty stomach, and not eating persimmons with the peel.

The restrictions on persimmons mainly exist in the restrictions on eating and the restrictions on who can eat.

1. It is best not to eat persimmons on an empty stomach.

When we eat persimmons on an empty stomach, the stomach acid will react with the persimmon, forming a hard lump, which can cause stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea.

2. Persimmons cannot be eaten with

sweet potatoesand spinachSweet potatoes are rich in starch, which will cause a lot of stomach acid when eaten, and persimmons contain a lot of tannins and pectin, which will react with stomach acid and form a hard lump, which can cause stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea.

3. Persimmons cannot be eaten with

vinegar

Vinegar is sweet, sour, and warm, which is poisonous, and persimmons are cold, so they cannot be eaten together.

4. Persimmons cannot be eaten with alcohol.Alcohol is sweet, sour, and warm, so it cannot be eaten with persimmons.

I. Taboo on Eating Persimmons

1. It is best not to eat persimmons on an empty stomach.When we eat persimmons on an empty stomach, our stomach acid secretion increases, and the concentration becomes high. At the same time, persimmons contain a large amount of tannins and pectin, as well as soluble astringent substances. When combined with our stomach acid, they can lead to stone formation.

2. It is not advisable to eat a large amount of persimmons.Persimmons contain a large amount of sugar, and eating too many persimmons can have a negative impact on teeth and oral health, and may also affect appetite.Furthermore, the tannins in persimmons affect the absorption of trace elements such as calcium and magnesium, making it easy to cause malnutrition.

3. It is not advisable to eat the peel along with the fruit.The peel of persimmons is the main place where acidic precipitates accumulate. Eating it together can increase the risk of symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea.

II. Persimmon Prohibited People

People with chronic gastritis, indigestion, and other digestive disorders, as well as those with external wind-cold and cough, should not eat persimmons.Those who are weak, sick, pregnant, or menstruating should also avoid eating persimmons.Ripe persimmons contain a lot of sugars, including sucrose, glucose, and fructose. Therefore, diabetics should not eat persimmons.Persimmons should not be eaten with:Persimmons are rich in nutrition, but to eat healthily, pay attention to foods that react with persimmons.

Due to the high content of tannins in persimmons, it is best not to eat them with foods rich in calcium, protein, and other substances such as crabs, fish, and seaweed, as this can lead to the formation of insoluble complexes that affect human health.

Let's learn more about this together!1. It is best not to eat persimmons with high-protein foods such as crabs, fish, and shrimp.Traditional Chinese medicine believes that crabs and persimmons are both cold foods, so they should not be eaten together.From a modern medical perspective, high-protein foods such as crabs, fish, and shrimp, when combined with tannins, are easily coagulated, forming stomach stones, which can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.2. Persimmons should not be eaten with:Sweet potatoesSpinach

Sweet potatoes are high in starch, which can cause a large amount of stomach acid to be produced, while persimmons contain a large amount of tannins and pectin. When stomach acid and tannins/pectin combine, they can form insoluble hard lumps, known as stomach stones.3. Persimmons should not be eaten with:VinegarIt is also best not to eat vinegar before or after eating persimmons, as the tannins in persimmons will react with acetic acid to form solid objects that remain in the stomach.4. Persimmons should not be eaten with alcohol.

Alcohol has a sweet, sour, and slightly bitter taste, and is hot and toxic. Persimmons are cold, so the two cannot be eaten together.Sweet PotatoGather all the ingredients.SpinachShould not be eaten together.Sweet potatoes are foods with a high starch content, and eating them will cause a large amount of stomach acid to be produced in the stomach. Persimmons, on the other hand, contain a high amount of tannins and pectin. When stomach acid and tannins/pectin come into contact, they will undergo a cohesive reaction, forming insoluble hard masses – gastric persimmon stones.

3. Persimmons should not be eaten withVinegarIt is also best not to eat vinegar before or after eating persimmons, otherwise the persimmon's pectin will react with acetic acid to form blocky objects, which will remain in the stomach.

4. Persimmons cannot be eaten with alcohol.Alcohol has a sweet, sour, and slightly bitter taste, and is a hot, poisonous substance. Persimmons, on the other hand, are cold in nature, so the two foods cannot be eaten together.