HOSHIGAKI...SUN DRIED PERSIMMON IN KASHMIRI CUSINE!

Persimmone.A Divine fruit To Boost your immunity By Shariqa Maryam kubravi Originally from China, persimmon trees have been grown for thousands of years for their delicious fruit and beautiful wood.Their orange-colored fruits called persimmons are known for their sweet, honey-like flavor.While hundreds of types exist, the Hachiya and Fuyu varieties are among the most popular.The heart-shaped Hachiya persimmons are astringent, meaning they are very high in plant chemicals called tannins that give the unripe fruit a dry, bitter taste.This type of persimmon needs to be fully ripe before eating. Fuyu persimmons also contain tannins, but they are considered non-astringent. Unlike Hachiya persimmons, the crisp, tomato-shaped Fuyu variety can be enjoyed even when not completely ripe.Persimmons can be eaten fresh, dried or cooked and are commonly used around the world in jellies, drinks, pies, curries and puddings.Not only are persimmons tasty, they’re packed with nutrients that can benefit your health in several ways. Here are 7 benefits of persimmons, including how to incorporate them into your diet.. Nutitive value:In fact, one persimmon (168 grams) contains (1): Calories: 118,Carbs: 31 grams Protein: 1 gram Fat: 0.3 grams,Fiber: 6 grams Vitamin A: 55% of the RDI,Vitamin C: 22% of the RDI Vitamin E: 6% of the RDI,Vitamin K: 5% of the RDI Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 8% of the RDI,Potassium: 8% of the RDI,Copper: 9% of the RDI,Manganese: 30% of the RDI Persimmons are also a good source of thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), folate, magnesium and phosphorus. These colorful fruits are low in calories and loaded with fiber, making them a weight loss-friendly food.Just one persimmon contains over half the recommended intake of vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin critical for immune function, vision and fetal development Japanese persimmons have high concentrations of Vitamins,Consuming Vitamin A benefits eye healthTrusted Source by supporting the functions that enable normal vision.,Vitamin A also helps people to see better in the dark and boosts the immune system. Cultivation:Persimmons are the national fruit of Japan.&known as hoshigaki (when sun dried) They are usually in season between September and December, and are a good source of potassium, phosphorous, and vitamin C...Its now commonly available in Kashmir comminly know as AMLOOK, also..skaust,ganderbal,soura area..It look like ripened tomatoes with sweet &excellent Flavour. Types of persimmon There are two kinds of persimmon: Asian and American. Native Americans have used the American persimmon, Diospyros virginiana, for centuries, either eaten dry or baked into bread. American persimmons tend to grow wild, rather than being cultivated. Diospyros kaki, the Japanese persimmon, is the type that people typically see in stores. Persimmons have a variety of health benefits, including: Nutritional value Persimmon fruits are full of nutrients and minerals. Concentrations of these vary between types of persimmon, but most types have particularly highTrusted Source concentrations of the nutrient cryptoxanthin-beta and the mineral potassium. Persimmons are also a good source of fiber, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin C, and Vitamin A. May benefit vision Japanese persimmons have high concentrations of Vitamin ATrusted Source. Consuming Vitamin A benefits eye healthTrusted Source by supporting the functions that enable normal vision. Vitamin A also helps people to see better in the dark and boosts the immune system. Packed full of antioxidants Astringent varieties of persimmons show very high antioxidant activity, which is comparable to strawberries and blueberries. This makes them a great addition to anyone’s diet. Antioxidants fight oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Oxidative stress can have a large role in the development of health issuesTrusted Source such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.While the body does produce some of its own antioxidants, a lot of antioxidants come from food. Eating foods that contain high antioxidant concentrations can help counteract the negative impact of free radicals. Anti-inflammatory properties Persimmon fruits have anti-inflammatory characteristics. A study in rats found that the antioxidant properties of persimmon probably reduce inflammation as well as tissue damage. The vitamin C content of the persimmon helps enable the anti-inflammatory effect. Vitamin C has links to reducing the effect of many diseases including heart disease, diabetes and prostate cancer. Persimmon in kashmiri cusine: Till now there is no use of persimmon in Kashmiri cuisine,as very few people are aware of its health benefits,but with growing evidences of its healthy benefits it may Find its way into kashmiri cuisine,especially of sun dried persimmon hoshigaki is considered,with some some steps to be followed. Take 1kg fresh persimmons. Peel off its outer cover along with green sepels ,keeping its stem Intack, Now with the help of need string them with a rope,in such a way so that no persimmon touch's with each other. Now put them in to hot brine solution for 1sec. Then for one week twine to stems and hang fruit to dry.(in shade) And onces 40-50% moisture is dry ,now we can keep them under direct sunlight.. Keep it for 45 days.&then chop it nd cook it with ur FAv meals, Can be used as berry korma,can be used with minced meat or chicken ,mixed with yogurt.or simple can be used for jams or murabba... And its seeds can be rusted Ans used In tea to boost immune system nd good source to.lower high blood pressure.