Luís Sabbo - Frutas do Algarve Lda.

Nutritional Characteristics
Rich in sugar, fiber, organic acids and minerals such as potassium, calcium and phosphorus.

Nutrition Composition
(per 100 g)
Calories (g) 80 Carbohydrates (g) 19.6
Proteins (g) 1.4 Potassium (mg) 268
Iron (mg) 0.4 Riboflavin (mg)
Water (g) 78 Lipids (g) 0.4
Calcium (mg) 34 Phosphorus (mg) 32
Vitamin C (mg) 0.8 Ascorbic Acid (mg) 0.6
Thiamine (mg) 0.01 Niacin (mg) 0.7

Features
Shape : May take the form of pear, egg or spherical. It has a large lump of 3 to 5 cm in diameter.
Color : The bark varies from green to brown, violet or black. Yellow-green pulp
Texture and taste : The pulp is pasty in consistency and subtle and distinctive, not sweet.

Nutrition Composition
(per 100 g)
Calories (g) 136 Carbohydrates (g) 5.9
Protein (g) 1.5 Potassium (mg) 300
Iron (mg) 0.7 Water (g) 78.8
Lipids (g) 712 Calcium (mg) 16
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.12 Fatty Acids (g) 2.9
Linoleic Acid (g) 2.9 Magnesium (mg) 39
Retinol (mg) 41 Vitamin B1 (mg) 0.09
Sodium (mg) 4 Vegetable Fiber (g) 1.8

Hard Persimmon
Shape : Spherical, slightly flattened, thin shell.
Color : Orange or yellow, depending on its carotene content. The pulp is yellowish.
Texture and flavor : Sweet and distinctive flavor. The flesh is firm and crispy, softening over time. Composed basically of mucilage and pectin.

Soft Persimmon
Shape : Spherical, slightly flattened, thin shell.
Color : Reddish, depending on its carotene content. The pulp is also orange-red.
Texture and taste : Very sweet taste. The pulp is soft and should not have astringency (free from tannins), has a gelatinous and cold appearance, composed basically of mucilage and pectin. The texture is sweaty and sometimes fibrous.

Features
Shape : Flattened round, with a crown-shaped chalice and a thick shell. The interior is composed of edible seeds and is divided into thin films.
Color : Dark red to purple and also orange-red.
Texture and taste : Sweet and sour taste.

Nutrition Composition
(per 100 g)
Calories (g) 50 Carbohydrates (g) 12.0
Protein (g) 0.4 Potassium (mg) 240
Iron (mg) 0.6 Riboflavin (mg) 0
Water (g) 83.3 Lipids (g) 0.4
Calcium (mg) 10 Phosphorus (mg) 14
Thiamine (mg) 0.03 Ascorbic Acid (mg) 0.06
Carotene (mg) 38 Niacin (mg) 3.0
Vitamin C (mg) 13 Folates (ug) 10
Sodium (mg) 11 Magnesium (mg) 70.3