Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Persimmon: Kolkata's New Winter Fruit Sensation
Persimmon, a sweet and nutritious fruit, is becoming popular in Kolkata.
It was once imported and expensive, but now it's grown locally and more affordable.
It's good for you, but should be eaten in moderation because it has a lot of sugar and can cause stomach upset if you eat too much.
Persimmon, once rare and expensive, is now widely available in Kolkata markets
Grown locally in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, it's now more affordable
Nutritionists praise its high vitamin and fiber content
The fruit has a mild, sweet, honey-like taste and can be eaten in various ways
Consumption should be moderated due to its sugar and tannin content
- Who
- Kolkata residents, fruit-sellers like MD Iftekhar Ansari
- What
- are enjoying and selling persimmons
- When
- during the winter season (October to December)
- Where
- in Kolkata markets and local farms in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir
- Why
- because it's a nutritious and tasty fruit that's now more accessible
- Other Names
- Ram Phal, Anlak, Lukum, Amarphal, Rampal
- Growing Regions
- China, Japan, Korea, India (Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Darjeeling)
- Nutritional Highlights
- High in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and fiber; rich in antioxidants
- Sugar Content
- 21 grams in a medium-sized fruit
- Season
- October to December