Freeze Dried Persimmon

Persimmon reaches a very high sugar content when fully ripe and is rich in carotenoids. As the tannins in unripe fruit give an astringent taste, harvest timing is decisive for product quality.

Freeze-drying preserves the vivid orange colour and honeyed sweetness of the fruit. The radial pattern visible in the slice cross-section creates a recognisable visual signature. Because of the high sugar content the texture is slightly denser and less brittle than other fruits.

Sliced form is used in direct snacking, tea-side hospitality and premium blends. A fruit where Türkiye is a significant producer, it is relatively little known on the international market and carries differentiation potential.

Because of the high sugar density the product tends to pick up moisture; packaging barrier and storage humidity are decisive for shelf life.