PERSIMMON, SLICED - Kosher/Gluten Free

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PERSIMMON, SLICED - Kosher/Gluten Free

PERSIMMON-1

Description:

Persimmons are not only brightly colored but nutritious as well. High in Vitamin A & C, Persimmons are a brilliant red-orange color on the outside with a blush colored flesh. Sweet and tart, Persimmons are high in glucose and are used not only for culinary purposes but for various medicinal chemical applications as well. The fruit is very harsh and astringent until it is fully mature.

Ingredient Statement:

Persimmon.

Persimmons have many variations in creative dining. Common uses can include Persimmons in jams, jellies, puddings, breads, cookies ice cream and fudge. Serve warm over rice pudding or toss Persimmons into a fennel salad or combine with smoked Prosciutto for a palatable feast! Try dried Persimmons cooked with brown rice in chicken stock for a tasty treat.

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

There is no preparation needed for dried fruit. If used in baking, you may want to rehydrate. To rehydrate dried fruit, pour boiling water over the fruit and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes.

Product Description

Persimmons are not only brightly colored but nutritious as well. High in Vitamin A & C, Persimmons are a brilliant red-orange color on the outside with a blush colored flesh. Sweet and tart, Persimmons are high in glucose and are used not only for culinary purposes but for various medicinal chemical applications as well. The fruit is very harsh and astringent until it is fully mature.

Physical

Color: Bright orange to amber orange, with black sun spots.

Flavor: Typical of persimmon.

Size: Approximately 1½ to 2 inches in diameter.

Chemical

Moisture: 15%

Sulfites: N/A

Heat Level: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Persimmon.

Allergen Statement

Contains no allergens.

Packaging & Storage

Shelf Life: Min 6 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Poly bag in box.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources.  Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.