To date, there are up to 500 varieties of persimmons, differing both in appearance as well as to taste. Japan and China are considered to be the birthplace of this tasty and healthy fruit, where it was grown even before our era. Hence the other names of persimmons: “fruit of the Sun”, “food of the gods”, “Chinese peach”, orange sun”.
By the way, persimmon is a berry, not a fruit, as many people think.
This sunny fruit came to our country from France, where it was brought only in 1760. Now persimmon is grown in Italy, Algeria, Egypt, Georgia, Uzbekistan, in the Crimea, Krasnodar Territory.
The benefits of persimmon lies in its rich chemical composition and taste.
What vitamins and minerals are found in persimmon
Few people know, but one persimmon fruit can weigh up to half a kilogram! The color, size and taste of the berry depends on the type. The most popular varieties in our country are Korolek, Caucasian and Japanese persimmon (crossed with an apple).
In addition to vitamins and minerals, persimmon has other biologically active components:
- tannins (it is they that give the astringent taste of persimmon);
- antioxidants;
- alimentary fiber;
- organic acids;
- cellulose;
- glucose and fructose.
Nutritional value and calorie content of persimmon:
What minerals are found in persimmons:
Nature did not deprive this product of vitamins:
Useful properties of persimmon
What are the benefits of persimmon? As can be seen from the table, how much phosphorus and calcium are contained in persimmon! And there are plenty of other minerals: iron, potassium, magnesium. Although persimmon is sweet in taste and contains a considerable amount of glucose, due to the low glycemic index, this fruit does not cause a sharp increase in blood sugar at all. But even one fruit may well satisfy hunger.
It is known that persimmon has an astringent taste, which is given to it by pectin substances responsible for the proper functioning of our intestines. But unripe fruits are not recommended - they have a lot of tannins that can cause digestive upset.
What other useful properties of persimmon are known to man?
- The magnesium content prevents the formation of stones and has a beneficial effect on the work of all muscles.
- Antioxidants in its composition fight free radicals that cause cancer and aging.
- The iron in persimmon increases the level of hemoglobin and prevents the development of anemia.
- Potassium in persimmon helps better job of cardio-vascular system.
- Vitamin A improves the functioning of the visual apparatus and skin condition.
- Persimmon is useful for nervous tension, stress and to increase efficiency.
- Persimmon fruits are used not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology: they make refreshing and moisturizing face masks.
The rich chemical composition of the solar berry makes it indispensable in the autumn-winter period to increase immunity, with acute respiratory viral infections, insomnia, stress, depression, to strengthen the nervous system, to improve the functioning of the heart and brain.
How should you choose a persimmon?
Ripe persimmon is quite soft, has a bright orange color without black and dark dots and spots. But the leaves should be brown.
Persimmon for pregnant women
Persimmon fruits are especially useful in winter due to the lack of fresh fruits and vegetables. Berries help diversify the menu and replenish the body's vitamin supply.
Excellent taste qualities are especially valuable for pregnant women - persimmon is useful as a prophylactic for iron deficiency anemia, to improve work digestive tract, the work of the heart and blood vessels of the brain. Persimmon also helps in the fight against edema, strengthens the immune system and improves metabolism. So expectant mothers should not worry about whether persimmons can be pregnant.
The use of persimmons for treatment
Many are skeptical about folk recipes, considering them inventions of grandmothers and psychics. And in vain: in the old days, people were only treated with the gifts of nature, since there were no synthetic antibiotics and antiviral drugs. Everything was used: herbs, roots, leaves of plants, their seeds and fruits.
The use of persimmon in folk medicine based on its chemical composition and properties. What diseases will persimmon help with? Let's try to figure it out.
- Prevention and treatment of viral diseases during the epidemic. This property of persimmon is explained by the presence of vitamin C. In order for the benefits of persimmon to the body to be really noticeable, it is necessary to consume two fruits a couple of times a day. The same dose will help to cope with coughing attacks with bronchitis.
- In combination with the main methods of treatment, persimmon fruits are also useful for gastric and duodenal ulcers. Thanks to tannins, which give berries astringent properties, the mucous membrane of the walls of the digestive tract is strengthened and healing is thereby accelerated.
- Unripe berries are not recommended to be consumed internally, but they can be used externally. A high concentration of gallotannins will help get rid of nasal polyps: the pulp is cut into small pieces, and these “tampons” are inserted into the sinuses. However, it is difficult to name the exact number of lotions, as it depends on the severity of the disease. You need to change such compresses every 10-15 minutes.
- Not only persimmon pulp is used for treatment, but also other parts of the plant, for example, leaves. However, their use is complicated by the fact that they can be collected only where persimmons are grown, since the fruits come to our shelves without leaves. For treatment, the property of persimmon leaves to lower blood sugar levels is used. 1 kg of fresh leaves are stacked in layers in an enamel pan, each layer is salted to taste. On top of the laid layers, it is necessary to put oppression, and put the raw materials in a warm and dark place. After 10 days, the medicine will be ready. The course of treatment is 21 days, while daily it is necessary to eat 5-6 leaves.
Possible harm persimmon
Persimmon berries are rich in biologically active substances and it is this property that makes them useful in traditional medicine. Can persimmon harm the body? What substances that make up the composition can harm?
As we have already said, persimmon fruits contain tannins (most of them are in the peel), which are harmful to people with increased blood clotting. But with weak vessels, on the contrary, the berry is useful. However, even the vitamins in persimmon cannot change its possible harm.
Also, persimmon can be harmful because it is rich in tannins, and it is not recommended to eat it with high-protein foods such as seafood, chicken meat and cottage cheese. Tannin, combined with protein, forms bezoar stones on the walls of the stomach, which over time can cause ulcers or more dangerous diseases.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the high content of carbohydrates, especially glucose. Obviously, people with diabetes should introduce persimmon fruits into their diet very carefully so as not to provoke a sharp jump in blood sugar levels. Of course, there is no question of a complete rejection of such a valuable product, but a medical consultation in this case will not be superfluous - your doctor or dietitian will help in compiling a diet that includes persimmon fruits, taking into account the results of the tests.
The second is diseases of the pancreas, in particular exacerbation of pancreatitis. Here it is advisable to abandon the use of persimmon in writing or for treatment. Some chemical compounds contained in the pulp of the fetus can provoke a deterioration in the patient's condition, so in this case, you should not neglect the advice of your doctor.
0Persimmon Korolek is an inexhaustible source of a whole range of useful substances. Astringent fruit of bright orange color with "chocolate" pulp contains dietary fiber, antioxidants, beneficial trace elements, proteins, carbohydrates, ash, organic acids, tannins and water.
Persimmon is translated from Latin as the food of the gods, as it has special taste qualities and contains vitamins and minerals in its composition. This fruit is widely used in traditional medicine, so you need to know what are contained useful material and vitamins in persimmon, and how much is stored?
100 g of persimmon contains 0.5 g of protein, 16.8 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fiber
Useful properties of persimmon Korolek
- Improves digestion and prevents the occurrence of intestinal disorders;
- Helps in the treatment of diseases of the stomach;
- The fructose and glucose included in the composition support the cardiovascular system, nourishing the heart muscle, but at the same time the blood sugar level does not exceed the norm. Only with diabetes, this fruit should not be eaten;
- Prevents the appearance of kidney stones, due to the fact that the composition contains magnesium;
- Slows down the growth of cancer cells, which is facilitated by vitamin A;
- Strengthens the walls of blood vessels with the help of vitamins P and C included in the fruits;
- Enhances performance and soothes nervous system;
- It has a bactericidal effect against Staphylococcus aureus, hay and Escherichia coli;
- The B-carotene included in the composition strengthens vision;
- The vitamins that are part of the fruit prevent the occurrence of beriberi of these elements;
- Persimmon is rich in iodine, so people who have thyroid disease are advised to eat this fruit daily.
With proper storage, this fruit contains as many vitamins and nutrients as fresh. This allows you to save vitamins in persimmon for a fairly long period.
Fruit should be stored carefully to prevent damage to the shell. Most vitamins are stored in frozen fruits, which also lose their astringency, which favorably affects the taste of the fruit. It is enough to eat one or two persimmons per day to replenish your body with the necessary amount of nutrients and vitamins.
The content of vitamins and minerals in 100 grams of persimmon
Persimmon during pregnancy
Despite the fact that persimmon Korolek is rich in vitamins, children under 3 years old and pregnant women should not eat this fruit in large quantities. This is due to the fact that orange fruits contain tannins, which, when in contact with hydrochloric acid and gastric enzymes form bezoars ("stones"). A kind of "stones" are formed in the stomach, duodenum or small intestine, which leads to acute intestinal obstruction. This condition is treated with surgical intervention.
Magnesium, which is part of the composition, has a diuretic effect, removes salt from the body and prevents the formation of kidney stones, which helps to reduce the load on this organ during pregnancy. In the normal course of pregnancy, you can eat several persimmon fruits per day, and if there are any deviations, you should limit yourself to a few pieces per week.
Although there are few vitamins in persimmon, this fruit is a wonderful natural remedy with which you can get rid of many diseases or prevent their occurrence.
Secrets of the right choice of persimmon
- Ripe fruits are soft to the touch, with a bright orange peel and brown leaves;
- If there are specks or dark dots on the fruit, then this indicates that it has begun to deteriorate;
- Soft persimmon does not "knit";
- For the future, it is better to take light, hard fruits that will soon ripen.
With the advent of November, Russian markets abound in orange. This beautiful persimmon adorned the shopping malls. Here are the Uzbek flat and round “Korolek”, and the Azerbaijani shish bryn with a sharp nose, also known as “Spark”, Japanese yellow, Israeli “Sharon” ... And every buyer is interested in: “Knits - does not knit?”
This berry is seasonal, when ripe it is extremely tasty and healthy. I want to get pleasure and enrich the body with vitamins and minerals. What is rich in this "apple of the East"? What vitamins does it contain?
Persimmon contains a huge amount of vitamins and macronutrients. It is so rich in useful substances that it replenishes the daily norms of some of them with the help of one fruit. Depending on the variety, persimmon only slightly changes the amount of vitamins contained, so that both "Korolek" and "Spark" are equally useful.
According to spectrophotometric data obtained by the Department Agriculture USA, its vitamin composition is as follows:
| vitamins |
Persimmon (portion 100 g) |
Japanese (portion 100 g) |
The effect of the vitamin |
|
β-car (lutein) norm % of norm |
1.2 mg | 0.253 mg 5.0 mg 5,1% |
orange pigment, antioxidant carotenoid; strengthens vision, inhibits the development of cataracts; provides prevention of bronchitis and pneumonia; |
|
BUT RE norm % of norm |
81 mcg 900 mcg 9% |
protects against cancer, inhibits the growth of cancer cells; slows down the aging of the body; | |
|
IN 1 thiamine norm % of norm |
0.02 mg | 0.03 mg 1.5 mg 2% |
provides metabolism of fats and carbohydrates; |
|
IN 2 riboflavin norm % of norm |
0.03 mg | 0.02 mg 1.8 mg 1,1% |
takes care of the health of the skin, nails, hair; |
|
AT 4 choline norm % of norm |
7.6 mg 500 mg 1,5% |
normalizes heart rhythm, fat metabolism, heals the liver and nervous system; | |
|
AT 6 pyridoxine norm % of norm |
0.1 mg 2 mg 5% |
stimulates metabolism | |
|
AT 9 folic norm acids % of norm |
8 mcg | affects cell growth, promotes a successful pregnancy, provides postpartum support; | |
|
With norm % of norm |
66 mg 90 mg 73,3% |
7.5 mg 90 mg 8,3% |
fights viruses, infections, supports immunity |
|
E TE norm % of norm |
0.73 mg 15 mg 4,9% |
a powerful antioxidant that has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system of women; | |
|
RR (B3) norm of nicotine acids % of norm |
0.2 mg | 0.1 mg | helps to cope with depression, increases resistance to stress, lowers cholesterol |
|
To phylloquinone norm % of norm |
2.6 mcg 120 mcg 2,2 % |
necessary for the mineralization of bone tissue and the normalization of blood clotting. |
The average weight of one fruit is 230 grams. The introduction of one bright-colored persimmon into the daily diet will already cover the need for carotenoids by 55.2% (2.76 mg at a rate of 5 mg), and for ascorbic acid by 168.6% (151.8 mg at a rate of 90 mg). As can be seen from the table, the presence of other vitamins is more modest.
But the value of persimmons is not only in vitamins. Nutritional composition it is represented by other useful nutrients. First of all, these are micro and macro elements. The following table offers an estimate of the spread of these indicators depending on the variety.
Mineral composition
|
Chemical compound |
Norm per day |
Persimmon (portion 100 g)/ % of norm |
Kaki (portion 100 g)/ % of norm |
| Macronutrients | |||
| 2500 mg | 310 mg/12.4% | 161 mg/6.4% | |
| Phosphorus | 800 mg | 26 mg/3.3% | 17 mg/2.1% |
| 400 mg | 9 mg/2.3% | ||
| 1000 mg | 27 mg/2.7% | 8 mg/0.8% | |
| Sodium | 1300 mg | 1 mg/ | 1 mg/0.1% |
| trace elements | |||
| Manganese | 2 mg | 0.355 mg/17.8% | |
| Iron | 18 mg | 2.5 mg/13.9% | 0.15 mg/0.8% |
| Zinc | 12 mcg | 0.11 mg/0.9% | |
| Copper | 1000 mcg | 113 mcg/11.3% | |
| Selenium | 55 mcg | 0.6 µg/1.1% |
The most important elements are:
- to Aliy: nutrition of the heart muscle, strengthening of the vascular wall, lowering blood pressure;
- iron: the fight against anemia for normal hemoglobin and a good complexion;
- magnesium: rhythmic work of the heart, prevention of hypertensive crises, unloading and cleaning of the kidneys, prevention of edema;
- phosphorus, calcium healthy teeth and bones;
- manganese: proper assimilation of B1 and elements involved in hematopoiesis.
Thus, one persimmon of average weight (230 g) will have potassium 28.5% of the required daily allowance, iron - 32%.
The nutritional value
In terms of energy, persimmon is considered a dietary product due to its low calorie content. The Japanese variety will add 70 kcal per serving of 100 g, the most sweet and meaty - 127 kcal.
To eat or not to eat?
Who is especially useful persimmon
The use of persimmon without measure leads to the formation of bezoars in the stomach and intestinal obstruction.
- Workers in hazardous industries. Dietary fiber and pectin contained in the pulp are intestinal cleansers. Toxins, salts of heavy metals, they bind and quickly remove.
- Athletes and dieters. The composition of carbohydrates, which are so rich in fruits, includes fiber and sugar. The most valuable are fructose and glucose. This is pure energy, not going into fat reserves. Nutritionists advise introducing persimmons into the diet as a replacement for breakfast or a “snack”. And hunger is satisfied quickly, and kilograms do not accumulate.
- Heavy smokers. The lungs will be protected by β-carotene.
- Pregnant women.
All the useful qualities of this important and tasty fruit are more than enough.
This fruit is widely used in folk healing, therefore, you should have information about exactly what important and necessary elements are contained in this fruit:
- It contains pectin elements, energetically affecting the intestinal microflora and detecting an astringent result. These substances give persimmons astringent taste sensations.
- In it is a lot of iron, which is especially necessary for people with anemia. It is desirable to use this fruit for expectant mothers.
- For colds, seasonal diseases, it is good to irrigate the throat with the juice of a ripe fruit, diluted in 100 grams of tepid water.
- Persimmon has a tonic and firming effect, increases working capacity, promotes appetite, and has a calming effect on the nervous system.
- It energetically saturates the heart muscle and strengthens the system of the heart and blood vessels.
- All this is due to the presence of monosaccharides in the fruit. Along with this, in contrast to cases of sugar consumption, the degree of glucose in the blood does not reach an unfavorable level.
On top of that, daily use of persimmons will allow you to cover, which is extremely necessary for the thyroid gland.
Instead of drugs - persimmon
People who systematically take diuretic drugs often take drugs containing potassium, as they are washed out. Taking these drugs can be avoided by including persimmons in the daily menu, along with apricots and apples.
And in cosmetics
This universal fruit is also in demand in cosmetology. Elements from it are often included in the composition of shampoos, gels, various nourishing and moisturizing masks.
Useful properties of persimmon
This fruit, translated from Latin, sounds like “food of the gods”, since it has unusual taste characteristics and contains vitamins and trace elements that benefit a person. Useful Beauty- persimmon:
- Promotes proper digestion and prevents intestinal disorders;
- Contributes to the treatment of stomach diseases;
- Contained in the content of fructose and glucose help the heart and blood vessels, saturating the heart muscle, and the amount of sugar does not exceed the norm. Of course, it cannot be used in diabetes;
- Prevents the formation of kidney stones due to the presence of magnesium in the content;
- Delays the development of cancer cells;
- Strengthens blood vessels with the help of vitamins R. and C contained in persimmon;
- Increases endurance and calms the nerves;
- Shows a bactericidal effect on staphylococcus aureus, hay and Escherichia coli;
- In stock B-carotene promotes visual acuity;
- A variety of vitamins prevent the appearance of beriberi;
- The fruit is rich in iodine, so it is recommended for people with thyroid problems for everyday use;
It will be enough to eat one or two per day in order to replenish the supply with the required number of valuable and necessary elements.
This fruit, after citrus fruits, is in second place in terms of its dietary and useful qualities. It has significant nutritional value due to the presence of glucose and sucrose.
Persimmon pregnant
Despite the fact that this fruit has a sufficient amount essential vitamins, yet, children under 3 years old and expectant mothers, excessive consumption of these fruits can be harmful, since dense formations can form inside the stomach from persimmon fibers.
They are organized in the stomach or intestines, which can provoke intestinal obstruction. The only way to remove them is through surgery.
- Vitamin A contained in the fruit contributes to the elasticity of the skin, as a result, doctors advise using this fruit during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks on the skin surface.
- Magnesium contained in the fruit, and having a diuretic property, removes salts and precedes the formation of kidney stones, which helps to reduce the load on this organ during pregnancy.
- With its correct passage, it is allowed to eat 3-4 fetuses per day, and with existing pregnancy deviations, one must be content with a few pieces of the fetus per week.
How to save the fetus?
Subject to storage conditions, the fruit will retain all the nutrients, they will be no less than fresh.
This makes it possible to provide the necessary supply of various vitamins for a long time.
- Persimmon must be stored carefully to prevent deformation of the skin.
- Frozen fruits store the greatest number of vitamins, they also lose their astringency, which positively affects the taste of the product.
There are few vitamins in persimmon, compared to a number of other fruits, it is an excellent natural remedy with which it is quite possible to get rid of some diseases or prevent their occurrence.
dried persimmon
Such a product is effective method for saving for a long time useful and valuable qualities of persimmon. In addition, dried fruit loses its astringency, which is important.
- It retains a good taste, wonderful aroma, and the value of the fruit even increases when dried.
- The dried fiber product has four times the fiber and twice the protein, and provides much more energy.
- The concentration of useful and valuable substances increases many times over.
- The main advantage of dried fruit is that they can be consumed all year round.
Drying persimmons is not a laborious process. Cut the ripe fruit into slices, remove the skin and spread on a sheet. For drying, you need an oven or a vegetable dryer.
Dried persimmon. They should be consumed in the amount of 15-25 pieces 3-4 times daily.
Vitamins in persimmon
Possible harm
Contraindications
- The fruit contains a significant amount of easily digestible sugars. As a result, it is not recommended for diabetics and those who are obese of any degree.
- Excessive consumption of persimmons is often one of the reasons for the formation of bezoars, which subsequently lead to intestinal obstruction.
- You should know that this fruit should not be combined with milk or water.
persimmon selection
1. They must be ripe, soft, with orange skin;
2. Dark spots or dots on the fruit indicate the beginning of spoilage of the product;
3. In reserve, you should purchase a light, hard persimmon that ripens in a short time;
Everyone is familiar with the sweet, astringent persimmon fruit, but not many know about it. healing properties. Let's see why this berry is so valued all over the world.
Persimmon is a traditional winter delicacy that has tender flesh with astringent and sweet taste. Today persimmon occupies important place in our diet, but in fact it was appreciated not so long ago: in 1855, the American admiral Matthew Perry brought home an outlandish Japanese persimmon.
I must say that the first American settlers by that time already knew about this mysterious fruit, but did not use it for food because of the specific astringent taste. Over time, they realized that the persimmon loses its unpleasant aftertaste only after the final ripening, after frost or after keeping the fruit warm, when its pulp acquires a jelly-like consistency.
Now there are more than 200 types of persimmon in the world. It is grown in countries with a tropical or warm temperate climate. The most popular species is the oriental persimmon, which spread in East Asia, and then in America and Europe.
The name persimmon (lat. diospyros) is of Greek origin and means food of the gods. And they called it so for a reason, it is difficult to find another such berry, with such a rich composition and useful properties.
Persimmon contains quite a lot of sugar, but despite this it has low glycemic index- an indicator that determines how much the blood sugar level rises when consuming a product. Foods with a low glycemic index are necessary for those who want to control their weight because they are absorbed by the body more slowly, gradually raise and lower blood sugar levels, and do not cause an acute feeling of hunger.
Also persimmon - pretty low calorie dessert, because there are only 62 calories per 100 grams, which is ideal for people who monitor their daily calorie content of their diet. It is quite satisfying and contains: 25% sugars, 1.5% proteins, 0.85% fats - from the daily norm.
Persimmon owes its bright orange color to its high content of beta-carotene and bioflavonoids.. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant, has an immunostimulating and adaptogenic effect*, and bioflavonoids have an antibacterial effect.
And persimmon owes its astringent taste to tannin.- tannin, which has a cleansing effect, removes carcinogens and toxins from the body and relieves inflammation.
Vitamin C(persimmon contains up to 55% of the daily vitamin requirement) is necessary to maintain the body's defenses.
Iodine supports the most important system of our body - the thyroid gland.
Iron also participates in maintaining the functions of the thyroid gland, contributes to the normal functioning of the brain and is one of the most important trace elements in the body, providing tissue respiration and cellular metabolism.
Magnesium participates in various processes: regulates blood sugar levels, coordinates heart rate, reduces high blood pressure, promotes healthy teeth and strong bones.
Potassium participates in the regulation of water balance in the body and normalization of the heart rate, maintains the concentration of magnesium in the body. It supplies the brain with oxygen and improves mental activity. In addition, potassium regulates the content of salts, alkalis and acids in the body, which helps to reduce edema.
Persimmon - indispensable for those who want to lose weight, because it normalizes lipid (fat) metabolism c. Most often, lipid metabolism disorders are associated with obesity and are not the right system nutrition (in violation of the balance of intake and expenditure of calories). By including persimmons as a snack between main meals, you can avoid many health problems and control your own weight more effectively.
Like many high-performance foods, persimmons have contraindications. Caution should be taken when unripe fruits are consumed., they have an astringent taste and can cause gastrointestinal upset.
But on the other hand, ripened persimmons can be consumed fresh or frozen, or you can make jam, compote, molasses, dessert from it, bake in the oven or dry. Roasted persimmon seeds are even used as a natural coffee substitute.
* SANTOS M. S.; LEKA L. S.; RIBAYA-MERCADO J. D.; RUSSELL R. M.; MEYDANI M.; HENNEKENS C. H.; GAZIANO J. M.; MEYDANI S. N.; Short- and long-term β-carotene supplementation do not influence T cell-mediated immunity in healthy elderly persons.
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