HACHIYA PERSIMMON
		Peach-sized and shaped like an acorn, it has a smooth, glossy skin that is bright orange tending to red. Often there is a streak of purple or black on the skin. Ripe when very soft to touch (astringent taste when unripe). To eat, halve and scoop out with a spoon, or quarter and serve with lemon. Sweet and spicy flavor, with a pudding-like texture. Native to China and Japan.
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