{"product_id":"shonaipersimmon-yamagata","title":"\"Shonai Persimmon (2L-size\/Farm Direct)\", Birthplace of Japan’s Seedless Persimmon, with Refined Sweetness \u0026 Silky-Ripe Texture, Approx.400g(2pcs) | Delivery: 16th~17th Oct","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShonai Persimmon is a celebrated autumn fruit from Yamagata, centred on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiratanenashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variety. Its story began in Tsuruoka in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1885\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where a naturally seedless persimmon was discovered before spreading across Japan for its flavour and remarkable ease of eating. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno seeds, finely textured flesh and a rich yet elegant sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Shonai Persimmon is immediately approachable. Enjoyed while firm, it offers a fresh, juicy bite; as it ripens, the flesh becomes increasingly soft and luscious, eventually developing an almost melting texture on the palate. The fruit is typically harvested from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate October through late November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it one of Yamagata’s signature autumn flavours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Shonai especially distinctive is its connection to place. The Shonai region is regarded as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehome of Japan’s seedless persimmon tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and growers continue to carefully manage cultivation through spring before removing astringency after harvest to bring out the fruit’s naturally sweet, smooth character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe \u0026amp; Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep refrigerated to maintain firmness and freshness. If you prefer a softer texture, allow the fruit to continue ripening gradually before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy while firm for a juicy, refreshing bite, or allow it to ripen further for a softer, richer and almost melting texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"semi-express delivery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67613806231765,"sku":"C-1625ap","price":14.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/2616\/6682\/files\/2_4ba7e7f3-aa16-4b70-b911-6463f0145a70.png?v=1791025119","url":"https:\/\/tokyofreshdirect.com\/products\/shonaipersimmon-yamagata","provider":"TFD (Tokyo Fresh Direct)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}