I don't remember who posted about persimmons and how astringent
they/some are. Yesterday while I was at the produce mkt, I decided to
educate myself on some of the different kinds and I bought one of each
kind they had.
Here's what I bought

https://flic.kr/p/qbrTKo

From left to right

Hachiya
http://www.specialtyproduce.com/prod...immons_907.php
or
http://tinyurl.com/mamql6r

This one I haven't tried yet as it still has a bit of ripening to do.
It's supposed to feel like a water balloon when it is ripe and is
supposed to be as sweet as candy.

Haykume
http://www.specialtyproduce.com/prod...mmons_6662.php
or
http://tinyurl.com/oe5k9l9

This one I'm tasting now. It's sweet and is like eating a Medjool
date, both in sweetness and texture. I'm saving some for a snack later
they are supposed to be good with aged cheese.
It's flesh is crisp when young and like custard when very ripe. Mine
must be very ripe.

Fuyu
http://www.specialtyproduce.com/prod...mmons_9071.php
or
http://tinyurl.com/mddt5jy

This is the one I'm most familiar with it's sweet and goes with just
about anything. I like munching these like apples

Dang I love doing research. ;-)

koko

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