Tag: Persimmon tannins

Did you know that over 85% of fruit-related stomach blockages called phytobezoars are caused by eating unripe persimmons? The same natural compound that causes this issue is also the reason why do persimmons make my mouth feel funny, leaving a dry, puckering sensation.

An estimated 90% of persimmon fruit produced globally is from the astringent variety, and if you've ever bitten into an unripe one, you'll know exactly why is persimmon drying my mouth. This unpleasant puckering, fuzzy sensation is a natural defense mechanism caused by a specific compound that disappears once the fruit is fully ripe.