Fuyu Farms Organic Persimmons are delicious eaten raw, just like apples. But, unlike apples, Fuyu Farms Organic Persimmons have no seeds to remove - the entire fruit, except the stem (calyx) can be eaten and enjoyed.
Delicious smoothies and purees can be made using Fuyu Farms Organic Persimmons. They are a great addition to fruit or vegetable salads. Fuyu Farms Organic Persimmons are very easy to dry and have on hand all year long for snacking or cooking. Or, just toss entire Fuyu Organic Persimmons in freezer bags and into your freezer. Thaw individual persimmons and use them in cakes, cookies, fruit smoothies, ice cream or pudding.
Phone
(760) 574 5850
Location
P.O. Box 1549
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
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Facts on Persimmons
Fuyu Farms Organic Persimmons are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A, manganese and fiber, especially soluble fiber. It contains a fair amount of some of the B-complex vitamins, potassium and calcium. 1 Fuyu Farms Organic Persimmon contains approximately:
· Calories: 118
· Carbohydrates: 19 – 31g
· Omega-3 fatty acids: 6.7mg
· Omega-6 fatty acids: 65.5mg
· Protein: 0.6 - 1g
· Fiber: 4 – 6g
· Vitamin A: 2733 – 3641 IU
· Vitamin B1: 0.1 – 0.5mg
· Vitamin B2: 0.03mg
· Vitamin B3: 0.2 – 0.17mg
· Vitamin B6: 0.2mg
· Vitamin C: 12.6mg
· Vitamin E: 1.2mg
· Vitamin K: 4.4mcg
· Folic Acid: 12.6 – 13.4mcg
· Choline: 12.8mg
· Potassium: 270 mg
· Calcium 13.4 mg
· Magnesium: 15.1mg
· Phosphorus: 28.6mg
· Iron: 0.3mg
· Zinc: 0.2mg
· Copper: 0.2mg
· Manganese: 0.6mg
· Selenium: 1mcg
Research indicates that the contents of total, soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, total phenols, epicatechin, gallic and p-coumaric acids and some minerals in persimmons are significantly higher than in apples. Also, persimmons contain the tannins catechin and gallocatechin as well as the anti-tumor compounds betulinic acid and shibuol.
The anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic potentials of tannins may be related to their antioxidative property, which is important in protecting cellular oxidative damage. Tannins are also antimicrobial. Tannins have also been reported to exert other physiological effects, such as to accelerate blood clotting, reduce blood pressure, decrease the serum lipid level, produce liver necrosis, and modulate immune responses.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes persimmons help to regulate “chi“.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Fuyu persimmon from the genus diospyros is a combination of two names; Japanese “Fuyu” and persimmon from Algonquian to mean dry fruit. The genus diospyros means ‘fruit of the gods’.
Health Benefit 1: Low Calorie
With 70 calories per 100g of Fuyu persimmon, this fruit is low calories and rich in dietary fiber.
Health Benefit 2: Anti-inflammatory
Fuyu persimmon is endowed with anti-oxidants like catechin and gallocatechins and also betunulinic acid which are anti-inflammatory in nature. These substances aid in prevent bleeding from blood vessels (hemorrhage).
Health Benefit 3: Source of anti-oxidants
The anti-oxidants, vitamin A,beta-carotene,zea-xanthin,lycopene and so on in Fuyu persimmon help eradicate free radicals as well as reactive oxygen species(ROS) hence ward of a myriad diseases. The anti-oxidants also assist in slowing aging process.Notably; zea-xanthin improves vision and ward of macular degeneration disease especially in the old people.
Health Benefit 4: Source of Vitamins and Minerals
Fuyu persimmon contains vitamin C, an anti-oxidant which assists the body to fight off infectious diseases as well as free radical invasion. There are other vitamins such as B-complex, folate and thiamin. Minerals in Fuyu persimmon include manganese, copper, phosphrous and potassium. Manganese combines with enzyme superoxide dismutase to fight free radicals while copper is another co-factor with important body enzymes such as cytochrome.Copper is useful in red blood cells production.
Health Benefit 5: Dietary fiber
Fuyu persimmon is rich in both soluble and insoluble fibers. The phenolic acids epicatechin, Gallic and p-coumaric in them are much higher than you would find in apples.
Health Benefit 6: Tannins
Fuyu persimmons contain anticarcinogenics and antimutagenic tannins both of which are crucial in safeguarding cells from oxidative damage. These tannins are anti-microbial play other important bodily functions such as blood clotting, blood pressure and so on.
Health Benefit 7: Anti-diarrhea and Constipation
Fuyu Persimmon treats a myriad of diseases such as diarrhea, constipation and hemorrhoids. The sugar in its raw form eases bowel movement while the tannin in the cooked treats diarrhea.
Health Benefit 8: Weight Loss
Pectin, the substance in Fuyu persimmon for checking on appetite assists in regulating weight. Being a fiber, pectin aids in preventing surge in blood sugar as well as undue craving for sugary foods.
Health Benefit 9: Cold and Flu
Owing to its rich source of vitamin C, Fuyu persimmon assists in combating cold and flu among a myriad of infections as well as inflammation.
Health benefit 9: Diuretic Fruit
Thanks to the high amounts of potassium and calcium.fuyu persimmon relieves the problem of water retention in the body. It is thus considered an ideal diuretic fruit and a perfect substitute to diuretic drugs.
Health Benefit 10: Detoxifier
Persimmon contains anti-oxidants which eliminate harmful substances in the body through detoxification. It also aids in neutralizing the effects of free radicals.
Health benefit 11: Energy Booster
Fuyu persimmon strengthens the body owing to its high sugar content and potassium, warding off stress, tiredness and fatigue. Its juice is useful in lowering tension as well
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