A large number of “warugaki (persimmons)” are appearing in high-end brand persimmons. The effects of extreme heat, the effects of typhoons, and damage from stink bugs… We support you by ordering Fuji persimmons produced in Yawatahama, Ehime Prefect

A large number of “bad persimmons” appear in high-end brand
persimmons. The effects of extreme heat, the effects of typhoons, and damage from stink bugs… We support you by ordering Fuji persimmons produced in Yawatahama, Ehime Prefecture! ​
Food Culture Co., Ltd. Press release: November 15, 2024 A large amount of “wargaki (persimmon)” appears in high-end brand persimmons. The effects of extreme heat, the effects of typhoons, and damage from stink bugs… We support you by ordering Fuji persimmons produced in Yawatahama, Ehime Prefecture!
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Shokubunka Co., Ltd. (Higashiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Akifumi Hagiwara), which operates an e-commerce site for gourmet and fresh foods, will sell “Nakaari Fuji persimmons” from Yawatahama, Ehime Prefecture in November 2024 on Toyosu Market.com, etc. ” has started handling. By offering consumers high-end brand persimmons that have been damaged by the effects of extreme heat, typhoons, stink bugs, etc. as a standard order item for home use, we support local producers. View details ​ A large amount of “wargaki” (persimmon) is occurring in high-end brand persimmons From mid-October to early November, Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture has a harvest season for Fujigaki, a high-end persimmon brand. This persimmon is popular as a gift due to its impressive appearance and high sugar content. However, this year, there have been many “sunburned fruits” due to the intense heat in August, “threaded fruits” due to the strong winds of the typhoon, and “fruits damaged by stink bugs” that occurred in large numbers nationwide from June to August. . The harvest amount is 20% less than last year, and about 10% of that is berries. This persimmon fruit is originally distributed as a substandard product for processing, but since it is occurring in such large numbers, we have decided to support and sell it as “warugaki” (persimmon). Fujigaki, a luxury brand persimmon from Yawatahama, Ehime Prefecture, with an exceptional aroma and smooth texture
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6293/356/6293-356-71597c0ec49822ef154e363aa74bb833-1200×937.jpg Fuji persimmons originated in the Kuniki district of Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture, and are still cultivated mainly in the Kuniki/Ushina district. Among the Hachiya-type persimmon seedlings that were distributed in the Kokugi area in 1928 to commemorate the enthronement of Emperor Showa, two mutant trees were discovered that were productive, well-colored, and had large fruits. Later, this variety was bred and named “Fujigaki” in 1955 because the fruit was large and shaped like Mt. Fuji. Fuji persimmons are astringent persimmons and cannot be eaten as they are. It is shipped after removing astringency within the area where it is grown. The CTSD method (carbon dioxide gas alcohol removal method), which had been popular throughout the country, was unable to remove the astringency, so producers developed a subcommittee’s own method of removing
astringency through trial and error, using only alcohol. This is a short-term alcohol removal method that can shorten the period of time required to 5 days.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6293/356/6293-356-9e5902a3cb1e97a07cd6b71de5dc1a24-774×605.jpg Compared to the carbon dioxide method, the flavor is better when you open the box, and the taste is very mellow, making Fujigaki a high-class persimmon. You can peel it and cut it into bite-sized pieces, but we also recommend letting it ripen until it becomes soft by pressing it with your fingers, then cutting it in half and scooping it out with a spoon. Enjoy a smooth texture similar to mango. Please cut off a portion of stink bug-damaged fruit before eating.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6293/356/6293-356-ac0b9c39cc86885d6485f38e5033d666-990×773.jpg When viewed from the outside, the area where the stink bug bit is slightly depressed. Because the cells were destroyed before they enlarged, they do not grow as much as the surrounding area, resulting in a concave shape.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6293/356/6293-356-e501c4330440ca57da204476b1a4a206-774×605.jpg When you look at the cross section, the pulp is discolored as shown in the image. It is safe to eat as it is because it is not harmful to the body or spoiled, but it is not delicious because it has not grown and is not ripe. Once this part is removed, the rest of the fruit can be eaten deliciously.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6293/356/6293-356-732da11735c843da4e285233bcf9da4c-746×230.gif Food Culture Co., Ltd. 2001: Established an online sales system to support producers who cannot use the Internet or computers, and opened Umaimon.com, a direct-from-the-farm gourmet e-commerce site. In 2004, we partnered with the Tokyo Central Wholesale Market (Tsukiji Fruits and Vegetables Market) to launch an e-commerce site directly connected to the market, Tsukiji Market.com (formerly Toyosu Market.com (currently). For inquiries, please click here
https://www.shokubunka.co.jp/contact/