Will eating persimmons and crabs together cause poisoning? One action before eating helps digestion, 4 taboos of persimmons revealed

Persimmons are sweet, delicious and rich in nutrients. They are a must-buy fruit for many people in autumn, but can you tell the difference between sweet persimmons and astringent persimmons? Is it true that eating persimmons and crabs together will cause poisoning? Not everyone can eat delicious persimmons? What should you pay attention to when eating persimmons? This article will reveal the varieties, effects and taboos of persimmons.

Which of the 7 kinds of persimmon do you like? The difference between sweet persimmon and astringent persimmon is here

The Ministry of Agriculture said that persimmons are divided into two categories: sweet persimmons and astringent persimmons, depending on whether the fruit can naturally lose its astringency when ripening on the tree.

Sweet Persimmon

Sweet persimmons do not need to be artificially de-astringent and can be eaten when they are ripe on the tree. They taste sweet, crispy and juicy. The main varieties include: Fuyou, Jiro, and Hanagosho.

(Source: Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan)

(Source: Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan)

Astringent Persimmon

Where does the astringency of persimmon come from? The Ministry of Agriculture pointed out that persimmons contain tannin, which will combine with the protein on the taste buds of animal tongues to produce an astringent taste. This is a protective mechanism of persimmons to prevent them from being eaten before they are ripe, so as to avoid being unable to pass on their genes. Therefore, astringent persimmons need to be artificially de-astringent. The main types of persimmons include ox heart persimmon, pen persimmon, stone persimmon, and four-sided persimmon.

(Source: Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan)

(Source: Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan)

What are the benefits of persimmon? Protect eyesight, increase protection, and make bowel movements smoother

Persimmon has more than 10 kinds of nutritional value. Gao Minmin, who used to work as a nutritionist at Gengshen Hospital, and Lin Yuwei, a nutritionist at Keyi Nutrition Consulting Center, said that persimmons are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, the mineral potassium, and flavonoids. They are also high in dietary fiber. They can not only protect the eyes and enhance protection, but also prevent cardiovascular diseases.

(Source: Gao Minmin and Lin Yuwei's Facebook pages)

(Source: Gao Minmin and Lin Yuwei's Facebook pages)

What can’t be eaten with persimmon? 4 taboos to watch once

Nutritionists Gao Minmin and Lin Yuwei said that eating persimmons and crabs together will not cause poisoning, but it may cause intestinal colic, so you should pay attention to the following taboos before eating persimmons:

Persimmon taboo 1

You cannot eat persimmons on an empty stomach, and don't eat too many persimmons to avoid indigestion.

Persimmon Taboo 2

Persimmons are rich in tannins. Although they are good for cardiovascular health, if they are eaten with protein-rich foods such as seafood, white meat, and red meat, they will form lumps in the stomach and are not easy to digest. People with sensitivity may experience abdominal pain, intestinal colic, or diarrhea. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat them together or to remove the persimmon skin before enjoying them.

Persimmon Taboo 3

Persimmons are very sweet, so diabetics should control their persimmon intake to no more than one fist or one-eighth of a bowl at a time.

Persimmon Taboo 4

Persimmons are high in potassium. Although they can prevent cardiovascular diseases, lower blood pressure, and reduce edema, people with kidney disease or who need to restrict potassium are not recommended to consume persimmons excessively.

Q: Can I still eat persimmons if they have black spots?

A: Yes. The Council of Agriculture stated that when persimmon fruits encounter high temperatures during the ripening period, or when the seeds become astringent, they will develop black-brown spots. This is a normal phenomenon that only affects the appearance and does not affect food safety.

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