Product Name: Fire Crystal Persimmon (Lintong Huojing Persimmon)
Description:
Fire Crystal Persimmon is a premium persimmon variety with over 1,300 years of cultivation history in Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. It is a National Geographical Indication Product, officially protected since 2008 . Its name comes from its remarkable appearance – when fully ripe and softened, the fruit turns a brilliant red like fire and becomes translucent like crystal .
Appearance:
The fruit is flat-round with a beautiful vermilion-red skin that is fine, smooth, and glossy . The skin is extremely thin and peels away effortlessly . The flesh is tender, juicy, and refreshingly sweet.
Flavor:
Fire Crystal Persimmon is exceptionally sweet with very low acidity. Soluble solids content reaches 19.73%, with sugar content exceeding 16.9% . It is known as the "Sweetest Golden Fruit" – a title that reflects its pure, honey-like sweetness .
Key Features:
High nutritional value – vitamin C, antioxidants, and natural sugars
Versatile – enjoy fresh, or try the famous Xi'an persimmon pancakes
Serving Suggestion:
Fire Crystal Persimmons are harvested as hard, golden-yellow fruit and require several days at room temperature to soften. Once the fruit turns deep red and translucent, it is ready to eat and at its peak sweetness.
Harvest Season:
September to October – a premium autumn fruit that captures seasonal market demand.