Persimmon ripening method

Persimmons will gradually become available on the market in August and September. They are sweet, delicious and nutritious. They are very popular whether eaten directly or made into other foods. Persimmons have high nutritional value, especially vitamin C. Eating one persimmon a day can meet our body's needs for vitamin C. No, usually the persimmons we buy are hard and need to be ripened. So, what are the methods to ripen persimmons? Let’s take a look below.

1. Ripen persimmons with hot water

Fruits like persimmons can be ripened with hot water. The best way is to place the persimmons in hot water at about 60 degrees, and change the water two to three times a day. After two to three days, the persimmons will become ripe. It is guaranteed to turn hard persimmons into soft ones and astringent persimmons into sweet ones.

2. Use white wine to ripen persimmons

Persimmons can be ripened with white wine. Normally, you can apply appropriate white wine directly on the surface of the persimmons, and then store the persimmons in a sealed container. After three to five days, take them out and check them, you will find that the unripe persimmons have become ripe.

3. Use drugs to ripen persimmons

Persimmons can also be ripened with drugs. You can spray ethylene directly on the surface of the persimmons, and then cover them with quilts or other items. The persimmons will be ripe after two to three days.

4. Persimmons can be ripened with lime water

Unripe persimmons can be ripened directly with lime water. To ripen them, you can soak them in quicklime water. This will make the persimmons ripen as soon as possible without becoming too soft, and they will maintain a crisp and tender taste.

The effects and functions of persimmon

Persimmon is a berry fruit belonging to the Diospyros family. It matures around October. The fruit is oblate, and different varieties vary in color from light orange to dark orange. The size ranges from 2 cm to 10 cm, and the weight ranges from 100 g to 350 g.

Persimmon is a fruit that people prefer to eat. It is sweet, delicious and nutritious. Persimmon has high nutritional value and contains very high vitamins and sugars, especially vitamin C, which is 1-2 times higher than that of ordinary fruits. In addition, persimmon is not only rich in nutrients, but also has high medicinal value. Raw persimmon can clear away heat and detoxify. It is a good medicine for lowering blood pressure and stopping bleeding. It has a good effect on treating hypertension, hemorrhoidal bleeding and constipation. In addition, burdock and persimmon leaves are very valuable medicinal materials.

Edible benefits of persimmon:

1. Supplement vitamin C: The vitamins and sugar contained in persimmons are about 1 to 2 times higher than those in ordinary fruits, so eating persimmons can supplement a large amount of vitamin C.

2. Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements: Persimmons are rich in pectin, a water-soluble dietary fiber that has a good lubrication and bowel movement effect. It is very effective in relieving constipation and maintaining the normal growth of intestinal flora. In addition, persimmons and persimmon cakes can be used as soothing and nourishing products. It also has the effect of stopping bleeding and moistening stool, can relieve hemorrhoid swelling and pain, stop hemorrhoid bleeding and rectal bleeding, etc.

Medicinal effects of persimmon:

1. Hemostasis: Fresh persimmons have the effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding; persimmon calyx has the effect of reducing adverse reactions and stopping bleeding; persimmon cake and stomach stop bleeding; persimmon leaves have a hemostatic effect and are used to treat coughing up blood, blood in the stool, bleeding, and vomiting blood; studies have found that persimmons and persimmon leaves have positive therapeutic effects on lowering blood pressure, promoting diuresis, reducing inflammation, and stopping bleeding.

2. Moisturize the lungs and eliminate phlegm, promote salivation and quench thirst: Persimmons help lower blood pressure, soften blood vessels, increase coronary artery flow, promote blood circulation and reduce inflammation, and improve cardiovascular function.

3. Sobering up: Persimmon can promote the oxidation of ethanol in the blood, help the body excrete alcohol, and reduce the damage of alcohol to the body.