Tantalise your senses   Find out how to create this scrumptious Italian Persimmon Salad in minutes.     One of Australia's best kept secrets   Fresh Australian sweet Persimmons* are a delicious, crisp and crunchy fruit that is just pure pleasure! News     Did you know? Four quick facts about Persimmons 1. The Latin name for Persimmon ‘Diospyros’ means ‘divine food’ 2. The oldest known Persimmon tree is in Japan, thought to be at least six hundred years old 3. Persimmon leaves are several times richer in vitamin C than fruit itself! Tea made from the Persimmon leaves is becoming popular as a healthy drink in Japan. 4. Persimmons are in season from late February to mid June (Autumn – Winter) Sources www.foodstandards.gov.au www.sweetgold.com.au www.ojdinfo.nsw.gov.au www.sofresh.co.nz/persimmon/persimmon_facts.html     home | recipes | nutrition | news | growers | links | faq | contacts