If you’ve been wandering the fruit aisle lately, you might have noticed a strange orange tomato-like fruit sitting quietly among the apples and pears. That’s the persimmon, a seasonal treat that’s ...

American persimmons (Diospyros virginiana), native to the eastern United States, are small orange fruits that pack a big punch when it comes to nutrition. While they may be lesser known compared to ...

Persimmon fruits have emerged as a compelling subject in nutritional science owing to their rich composition of antioxidants, including phenolic compounds, carotenoids and tannins. These bioactive ...

Dr. Shela Gorinstein, a researcher at the Hebrew University School of Pharmacy, joined researchers from Poland, Bulgaria and Spain in comparing the health benefits of apples to those of persimmons.

Autumn is here and that means it’s time for “PSL”: Persimmons season launch. If you pick a persimmon up at the store and find yourself wondering what to do with it, we’ve got you covered. What are ...