Mini Persimmon
Mini Persimmon
Mini Persimmon
Mini Persimmon

Mini Persimmon

from Gifu Prefecture

$128.00
( / )
Currently unavailable for ordering

"The season for mini persimmon has already ended. See you again next fall!"

The best things come in small packages. 

Mini Persimmons are a rare delicacy even in Japan. These luxurious fruits were first cultivated in 1981, and are currently only grown in two prefectures: Niigata and Gifu. They are about 1/10th the size of a regular persimmon, but don't let their size fool you. They're just as sweet, if not sweeter than your average fruit!

Naturally, these fruits are astringent, but not Mini Persimmons. A special farming technique using carbon dioxide gas and temperature removes all astringency, ensuring a succulent sweetness in every bite of fruit. 
Mini Persimmons are completely seed-free and are best consumed without peeling. Enjoy the crisp, nutrient-rich skin with the enchanting sweetness of the soft, nectary first bite. 

How to Best Enjoy Your Mini Persimmons: 
Firm Mini persimmons: Rich, satisfyingly crisp skin and flesh.
Ripe Mini persimmons: Melt in your mouth and explode with a sugary, nectar-like flavor. 
BONUS TIP:  Freeze Mini persimmons and consume when half-thawed to experience a sherbert-like luxury dessert. 

16～18 grains

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About Umai Japan

Gifu Prefecture, Japan

One of the youngest persimmon producers in Japan

The brand name "Umai" was chosen not only because it means "so good" in Japanese, but because the founder wanted to hear people around the world use the word "umai" when talking about Japanese-grown products. The founder of Umai Japan was inspired by the rapid decline in farmers producing these specialty persimmons while attending Gifu University in 2021. In 2023, Umai Japan was officially founded and ready to fill the gap. According to the founder, "We want to preserve these persimmons that farmers have worked so hard to maintain to the next generation, and we want to deliver this flavor not only to Japan but all over the world."

Preserving Tradition and Innovating Flavor

Gifu Prefecture is famous for its awe-inspiring natural landscapes, as well as a warm, mild climate. These conditions create the optimal environment for persimmon growth. The crystal-clear freshwater nourishes each tree to produce plump fruit with otherworldly sweetness. To preserve this incredible land, Umai Farm has been taking over farmland that was abandoned due to the aging population not being able to care for it. They are also developing "smart" agricultural technologies to help farmers achieve their production goals.