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- Cool storage for kaki fruits
- Sharon, persimmon and persimmon can be stored differently
- Keep the kakis cool
- Tips & Tricks
Cool storage for kaki fruits
The immature harvested kaki fruits can be stored for several months. In the cool and dark place, the caci are constantly ripening, losing the tannins, which make them taste bitter, and gaining in flavor.
Kakis, which are among the climacteric fruits, are usually harvested immature in the countries of origin. In this state, the solid fruits can be easily stored and transported over long distances. Before they go on sale, they are artificially ripened. This approach allows us to enjoy fresh, vitamin-rich kaki fruits during the winter months.
Sharon, persimmon and persimmon can be stored differently
In the fruit shops, the following names - regardless of origin and botany - are used as synonyms:
However, these are different breeds, which differ in terms of their storability. While the large, soft kaki fruits are very limited shelf life and intended for early consumption, the smaller Sharon and persimmon fruits can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Keep the kakis cool
Depending on the degree of maturity of the purchased fruits, you can store them in the fridge for a few days to several weeks. Storage at room temperature is not recommended as the fruits may dry out. In Asia, the kakis are indeed used in the dried state, however, the exotic fruits taste delicious with their crisp shell and juicy pulp in fresh condition.
The fruits intended for early consumption can be stored for some time together with apples, which are known to accelerate the ripening by the high ethylene output. If a kaki fruit still tastes bitter and furry, a short freezing in the freezer helps to reduce the tannin content. However, the effect of cold also changes the consistency of the fruit to the detriment. They become very soft and taste slightly watery.
Tips & Tricks
It is best to leave the kakis from their own harvest on the tree as long as possible. When the outside temperature is cool, they will continue to ripen when the tree has long dropped its foliage.