Tag: Persimmons

There are two types of persimmons: astringent and nonastringent. Captain Smith writes about the astringent type, specifically the American Persimmon which has a rich, sweet, spicy flavor when ripe and is very bitter otherwise due to the presence of tannins in the unripe fruit.

Tannins are a group of chemicals that occur in tea, red wine, acorns and a few other fruits before they ripen. more...