Winter is the season of cheer and freshness and brings with it bountiful varieties of fruits and flowers. During this time of the year, when we walk through the fruit and vegetable markets, we can witness a myriad of attractive fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and also the eye-catching and brightly colored, orangish-yellow persimmon fruit. I was introduced to this fruit only a few years ago and I loved its subtle flavor and sweet, yet not very sugary taste. From then, I have become a diehard fan of this fruit.
Persimmon is called “Amar phal” and “Japaniphal” in India, this could be due to the fact that it has its origins in Japan.
It’s always best to consume fruits in their original season rather than buying fruits that have been lying in the storage for months. Consuming fruits in their season will bring out the best in them, be it freshness, nutrition or taste. As this is the season of persimmon, I thought this will be the best time to write a post on this fruit and its benefits.
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