Product Name: Fuping Pointy-Tipped Persimmon (Fuping Jianshi)
Description:
Fuping Pointy-Tipped Persimmon is a premium persimmon variety with over 2,000 years of cultivation history in Fuping County, Shaanxi Province, China. It is recognized as the best persimmon variety for producing the world-famous Fuping Dried Persimmon (Persimmon Cake) and is protected as a National Geographical Indication Product . According to the only persimmon museum in the world, located in Yoshino, Japan: "The best persimmon production region in the world is Fuping" .
Appearance:
The fruit is large and cone-shaped with a distinctive pointed tip – a feature that gives the variety its name . The skin turns a beautiful orange-yellow to orange-red when ripe, and the flesh is thick, juicy, and low in fiber .
Flavor:
Fuping Pointy-Tipped Persimmon is an astringent variety that requires de-astringency treatment before eating . It is prized for its high sugar content and rich flavor. The fruit is also the ideal raw material for making dried persimmons, with a 26% dried fruit yield – significantly higher than other varieties .
Key Commercial Advantages:
World-Renowned Heritage Variety – Thousands of years of cultivation history and imperial tribute status
Superior Processing Quality – Ideal for world-famous Fuping Dried Persimmon production
National Geographical Indication – Protected origin ensuring authentic quality
Excellent Storage Life – Can be stored at -2°C for extended periods
Rich in Nutrients – High levels of glucose, fructose, vitamins, polyphenols, and minerals
Large-Scale Production – 36,000 mu planted area with 280,000 tonnes annual fresh fruit output
Harvest Season:
Mid-October to early November – a premium autumn variety with exceptional processing value. Dried persimmons are available from December