Persimmon Fruit?

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Has anyone tried Persimmon fruit?
Tesco have had it on offer the past few weeks-a pack of 3 for £1 and they are delicious!

They are very sweet and juicy and even the skin is yummy-I cant get enough of them.drool

They are native to Japan and are a good source of vitamkin c.I havent given any to the piggies because I dont know whether they are allowed, its very soft, sweet flesh so I would imagine they would enjoy it.

Does anyone know if piggies can eat it? Mind you its so yummy I kind of want to keep it to myself! :(|)
 
I love them! I give a little but to the piggies, but not much. There isn't much about them online in regards to pigs eating them, but I've read eating in huge amounts can cause GI obstructions in humans (it's VERY rare) as it contains a sort of gluey substance apparently. But they are amazing, and cheaper than some apples!
 
I dont think I will give them to the piggies-theres so many yummy things they can eat anyway so theres no need.

As for myself.....I wont stop eating them! I'm sure as with anything, in moderation is fine.:)
 
I know, I think you would have to eat TONS of it before it did that. They are delicious, I still eat them!
 
They are very tasty, me,hubby and kids all love them,and yes i have tried my piggys on a little piece and they love them also :):):)
 
I have bought one today to try for myself - and perhaps a very little for the girls and boy :)

Erm, how do you eat them :^- I haven't cut into it yet but do I remove seeds/core (if any?) and skin?

Mine is slightly hard, so should I let it "ripen!" more.

I'm dying to try it - I love new things drool

Jo x
 
LordBernieBouffant said:
I have bought one today to try for myself - and perhaps a very little for the girls and boy :)

Erm, how do you eat them :^- I haven't cut into it yet but do I remove seeds/core (if any?) and skin?

Mine is slightly hard, so should I let it "ripen!" more.

I'm dying to try it - I love new things drool

Jo x
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They don't have any core! :) you can eat it firm, or wait until its more orange in colour and very slightly softer, but they always feel fairly firm anyway.
 
I bought two yesterday just out of curiosity but the piggies weren't that fussed rolleyes Why do I get sooo excited finding something different for them only to be disappointed when they sniff, nibble and walk off :x :))
 
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I bought two yesterday just out of curiosity but the piggies weren't that fussed rolleyes Why do I get sooo excited finding something different for them only to be disappointed when they sniff, nibble and walk off :x :))
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I am the same. Fussy piggies!:))
 
Well I loved it - not really got a taste of it's own as such, but lovely and sweet and comforting and juicy drool

And ALL 5 of the piggies devoured their little pieces fast drool :)) even Poppy who doesn't normally touch anything new or exciting - I'm gobsmacked by that!

Shall buy another whilst still in season and thanks for you lovely people putting me onto another fruit I would never normally have tried :)

Jo x
 
I prefer them when they feel soft to touch because then they are really juicy and seem sweeter.
I dont think the flavour is as strong if its still firm-like a banana apparantly they should be left to develop brown patches which means they are at their best flavour wise.:)
 
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