Strangely, the black persimmon tastes like chocolate

This strange black persimmon when ripe has a slightly sweet taste, like a delicious chocolate pudding even though this fruit has no relation to the cocoa tree.

Black persimmons, also known as chocolate persimmons, are a tropical fruit found in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and Colombia. When ripe, persimmons taste quite similar to chocolate pudding. The tree has no relation to the cocoa tree. The fruit looks a bit like a green tomato when unripe and turns yellow-green when ripe.

Black persimmons taste like chocolate.

Unripe black persimmons have a bitter taste and should not be eaten. To check if the persimmon is ripe or not, gently squeeze the persimmon. If the fruit is soft and has dents, it is ripe.

This fruit has a very gentle, slightly sweet taste, its pulp is very smooth and pudding-like. It has a sweet fragrance that is so mild that some people cannot detect it.

Compared to chocolate pudding, black persimmon tastes very “simple” and healthy. It also lacks the richness of real chocolate cake.

The black rose tree has a wide trunk, grows slowly, can be up to 25 m tall, has a trunk diameter of up to 75 cm and black bark. In Mexico, this plant grows naturally in dry forests or on alluvial clay soils near streams or lagoons, which often flood. However, it grows best on moist sandy loam soils.

In Mexico, black persimmons are harvested from August to January of the following year. Most types of black roses in Florida (USA) ripen in December, January or February

Black persimmon contains quite high levels of fiber, vitamins C, A and potassium. It helps build the body’s immune system, enhancing resistance. A medium-sized black persimmon provides 142 calories, contains many carotenoids (organic pigments) and catechins that help release fat and convert it into energy. Therefore, it is a suitable fruit for people who want to lose weight.