Tag: Diospyrobezoar

Over 85% of phytobezoars—a type of hard mass that can block the digestive tract—are caused by consuming unripe persimmons. While perfectly safe and sweet when fully mature, astringent persimmons pose significant health risks if consumed before they are completely ripe due to their high tannin content.

According to scientific case studies, excessive consumption of persimmons, especially when unripe, can lead to the formation of hard, indigestible masses in the stomach called diospyrobezoars. This is why you can't eat a lot of persimmons, as these masses can potentially cause severe digestive issues, including dangerous intestinal obstructions.