Khur-khrum-day

Persimmon is not just a tasty berry, but also a berry that is beneficial for human health It has a tonic and general strengthening effect on the body, improves appetite, increases efficiency and calms the nerves All lovers of sweet and juicy persimmon pulp annually celebrate Khur-khrum-day on January 6th In honor of the holiday, a record number of fruits are eaten and desserts are prepared - smoothies, pies, jellies and candied fruits Despite the astringent taste due to the large amount of tannins, the berry is liked by both adults and children The word “persimmon” is translated from Latin as “heart apple”, and from Greek as “divine fire” Someone compares this fruit of the ebony tree, a source of valuable wood, with a small sun that can warm you in cloudy autumn and cold winter China is the birthplace of persimmon, although according to tradition it is considered the national fruit of the Land of the Rising Sun The berry is grown in countries with warm and dry climates - India, Korea, Israel, Burma, Pakistan, and southern Russia There are more than 300 varieties of persimmon, which in taste and appearance are reminiscent of quince, tangerine, apricot and apple The most popular are "Sharon", "Korolek" and "Bull's Heart" What are the benefits of persimmon? The delicacy is an antioxidant - it contains 110% of the daily value of vitamin C and a large amount of beta-carotene Lutein and vitamin A from persimmon improve vision, skin, nails and hair The exotic fruit also contains iodine, which is deficient for residents of many regions of the planet, as well as potassium and magnesium The berry is a source of vitamin B, which improves the condition of the central nervous system and is responsible for metabolic processes in the body The tannins contained in the fruits give them a tart taste and have an astringent effect Therefore, persimmons should not be eaten by people with gastrointestinal problems In order to neutralize tannins, the fruit is placed in the freezer Low temperatures remove the tart taste from persimmons, making them sweeter and juicier It is recommended to place unripe fruits in a paper bag with apples and bananas These fruits actively emit ethylene, which will accelerate the ripening of persimmons The berry is 80% water and contains a lot of dietary fiber They slow down the absorption of sugar, which is why endocrinologists allow patients suffering from diabetes to eat persimmons Magnesium contained in its pulp relieves spasms from blood vessels, catechins strengthen capillaries, and potassium removes excess fluid from the body and reduces blood pressure This means that persimmon is useful for hypertensive patients and people with heart disease Khur-khrum-day calls for paying tribute to this delicious berry in winter for good reason Being a storehouse of minerals, vitamins, macro- and microelements, persimmon replenishes their deficiency in the body during the cold season Like any orange fruit, it also helps get rid of depression, which is most often observed in autumn and winter Persimmon Lovers Day is an excellent reason to crunch to your heart's content and enjoy the delicacy, which was not for nothing called the food of the gods in ancient times