Persimmon in brief, summarized on the properties of persimmons

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Persimmon and symbology	A symbol of peace after World War II Tree of seven virtues Most colorful fruit that symbolizes autumn
Cachi: synonyms	Apple of the East Lotus of Japan Food of the gods Wheat of Jupiter → Diòs + pyròs Kaki → reference to the orange color of the fruit, typical of arid and dry land
Persimmon: origin and dissemination	Origin: Chinese countries Diffusion in Europe and America: towards the mid-nineteenth century First persimmon tree in Italy: 1871, Boboli Gardens Italian production: 65, 000 t Most important regions for the persimmon: Campania, Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Sicily
Cachi: botanical description	Botanical name: Diospyros kaki Family: Ebenacee Short description: trees reaching rather high heights (15-18 meters), generally not too large Leaves: oval-bislong, extended and shiny, deciduous and not very sharp Flowers: exclusively female in cultivated plants, white Fruit: spherical berry with a deep orange color Harvest: immature, the pulp of the persimmon is firm, sour and extremely astringent Ripe persimmon: soft, gelatinous pulp, presenting a color tending to brownish
Persimmon: uses in the kitchen	The flaccid, gelatinous pulp can: Being eaten with a spoon Used for making fruit juices Make up a matrix for jams Be used to make fruit salads Season with yogurt In Japan → the persimmon is the main ingredient for the preparation of some wines, and is suitable for making sake
Apple persimmon	The fruit is similar to apple in shape and consistency (the firm, almost crunchy pulp is cut into slices), but the taste is typical of the persimmon
Persimmon and autumn	The persimmon fruit symbolizes autumn, a "passing" season, often responsible for exhaustion and psychophysical stress Cachi: excellent expedient to start the autumn in the best possible way
Cachi: nutritional values	100 grams of persimmons: 65-70 kcal (equivalent to about 272 kJ) 80% water Sugars 16-18% 2.5% fiber Protein 0.6% Fat 0.3%
Persimmons: Minerals and vitamins	Mineral salts: Potassium (approx. 161-170 mg%) → strong diuretic properties Phosphorus (20 mg%) Magnesium Football Sodium Selenium and manganese (traces) Vitamins: Vitamin C → quantity ranging from 50 mg to 7 mg Beta-carotene, precursor of vitamin A → 100 grams of fresh product provide 1.4 mg of retinol (antioxidant and possible prevention of cardiovascular diseases)
Cachi: property	Highly energetic fruit → not recommended for those suffering from diabetes or obesity, but recommended in the event of loss of appetite, mental and physical stress and sport Vitaminizing and remineralizing effect Good diuretic and purifying Natural remedy against constipation (laxative properties) Recommended in case of liver disorders (hepatoprotective virtues), bleeding (astringent and haemostatic virtues of immature fruits), antibiotic treatments (fibers favor the restoration of intestinal microbial flora) Natural remedy against stress → also recommended in case of tiredness and fatigue Protective activity against spleen, pancreas, stomach and small intestine.