Sharon Fruit

Did You Know

• Sharon fruit is named after the Sharon plain in Israel, Sharon fruit is the marketing name for the Israeli bred cultivar of persimmon called “Triumph.”
  

• Sharon fruit is native to Israel, where it has only been in cultivation since sometime in the 1900s. Looking back a little further at the Sharon fruit’s parentage, Japanese persimmons in general are native to China, where they have been cultivated since around 1000 BCE.
  

• Black persimmon is native to Mexico. Its fruit has green skin and white flesh that turns black when it’s ripe.
  

• A solution made of crushed wild persimmons and water is used as a natural, homemade insect repellent.
  

• Compounds isolated from persimmon have anti-inflammatory and anti-infection properties.

Health Benefits

• Sharon fruit provide lots of vitamin A and antioxidants that are critical for eye health. In fact, one Sharon fruit delivers 55% of the recommended intake of vitamin A.
  

• Sharon fruit also contain carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamin E, all of which are potent antioxidants that fight inflammation in the body
  

• Sharon fruit are also a good source of thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), folate, magnesium and phosphorus.
  

• Sharon fruit have high fiber content, containing roughly twice as much fiber as an apple, and they are rich in minerals, such as sodium, magnesium, calcium and iron.
  

• Sharon fruit are widely regarded for their high level of beta-carotene, found in both the skin and flesh, making them a great source of vitamins A and C. They are also high in glucose and protein.

*Disclaimer: Please seek professional medical advice for a diet that fits your needs.