Persimmons are the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most widely cultivated species is the Asian persimmon, Diospyros kaki. Persimmon fruit originated in China and is also known as Fruit for Gods in Japan. Persimmons are good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron and dietary fibers. They are rich in manganese and contain other minerals like Ca, P, K, traces of Zn, Cu and amino acids. Lycopene present in it protects against prostrate cancer. Tannins in persimmon also have antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic activity. Keeping in view the health and medical...