Are those black spots on the inside of kaki safe to eat?

I bought some kaki / sharon / persimmon (Rojo Brillante, from Spain) and left them for about a week. Now that i cut them open they are full of black and brown patches

What is this and is it safe to eat? It looks fine from the outside and doesnt affect the firmness of the flesh like mold or bruises usually do. Having tasted a small bit of "clean" and "dirty" parts, i found no significant difference in taste.
I found some brief descriptions of a "japanese chocolate persimmon" kind but the pictures looked quite different, either with a flat shape and uniform brown speckles or entirely rotten

Best Answer

I'm a big fan of Kaki. And among some strains, this is commonly observed. The tree my grandfather had in his garden used to have the same patterns. I don't think this should be causing any food-safety concerns.

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What is the black spots inside persimmon?

If your persimmon flesh has some brown spots, don't worry\u2014these are harmless and usually caused by a high concentration of sugars. Persimmons can simply be eaten by cutting them into slices as a fruity snack or delicious topping to porridge, oatmeal, or a bowl of yogurt.

How do you tell if a persimmon is spoiled?

An unripe persimmon can ruin your whole day. Even a small bite of a Hachiya persimmon that isn't squishy and practically dribbling-on-the-floor ripe can make you grimace. It tastes chalky, astringent and altogether horrid. It also gives persimmons a bad name.

Can I eat bruised persimmon?

Ripe Fuyus should be firm. Avoid buying Fuyu persimmons with bruised, wrinkled or broken skin. Also, avoid persimmons that have no green leaves at the top.

Can you eat fruit with black spot?

Lesions occur only on the rind and do not affect the flesh of the fruit or cause decay. They can reduce produce quality, grade and marketability.

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