The Fuyu persimmon is smaller and more tomato-shaped than the hachiya. When ripe, both have a red-orange skin and flesh. Persimmons are soft when completely ripe and have a smooth, creamy texture and a tangy-sweet flavor. Persimmons need to be eaten when very soft and mushy. The tannin in them, which causes your mouth to pucker up, is converted to sugar once ripe.
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Storage Tip: Unripe pears can be stored in the fridge where they will ripen although much more slowly than at room temperature. To ripen your pears faster, put them in a bag with an apple or banana.

Did you know... Pears are a very healthy first fruit for babies because few babies are allergic to them.

Culinary Compatibility: Cranberries, ginger, raisins, dates, goats cheese, Parmesan cheese.

Health Information: The skin of a pear is the most nutritious part because it contains lots of fibre. Pears contain pectin which helps control cholesterol. Pears are a good source of boron, which reduces osteoporosis.

Various Growers in California
Because the growing season and weather conditions change availablity, or because we may have to pull from multiple farms within this area, we cannot inform you exactly where this produce item is sourced from presently.