AWAFI MILL Dried Persimmon Slices 250g - Kaka - Diospyros kaki

AWAFI MILL Dried Persimmon Slices, locally known as Kaka and internationally known as Kaki, are prepared from ripe fruits of Diospyros kaki.

The fruits are cross-cut into round slices and dried to reduce moisture while concentrating their naturally sweet and fruity flavour. The resulting slices have an orange, red-orange, amber or reddish-brown appearance with visible internal fruit segments.

The product may contain complete round slices, partial slices and naturally broken pieces. The outer skin may be retained, and occasional natural seeds may be present.

Dried Persimmon Slices have a pleasantly dense texture ranging from soft to moderately chewy. Their flavour is naturally sweet and fruity with honey-like, mildly caramelised and gently apricot-like notes.

Botanical Identity:

Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki Thunb.

Common Plant Name: Persimmon

Alternative Common Names: Oriental Persimmon and Japanese Persimmon

Plant Family: Ebenaceae

Plant Part: Fruit

Common Product Name: Dried Persimmon Slices

Local Trade Name: Kaka

International Trade Name: Kaki

Product Form: Cross-cut dried fruit slices with skin and occasional natural seeds

Appearance and Texture:

Dried Persimmon Slices naturally range from orange and deep orange to red-orange, amber and reddish-brown.

The slices are generally round or slightly oval and display visible internal fruit segments. They may be whole, partial or naturally broken.

Their texture ranges from soft to moderately chewy and may become firmer or slightly leathery depending on moisture level. Occasional natural seeds may be present.

Natural variation may occur in slice diameter, thickness, colour, browning, sweetness, moisture level, softness and whole-to-broken-slice ratio.

Flavour and Aroma:

Dried Persimmon Slices have a naturally sweet and concentrated fruit character with fruity, honey-like, mildly caramelised, lightly apricot-like and gently date-like notes.

Common Uses:

Suitable for direct snacking, dried-fruit platters, fruit and nut mixes, oatmeal, porridge, yogurt, granola, breakfast bowls, trail mixes, salads, couscous, quinoa, rice dishes, cakes, muffins, cookies, fruit bread, energy bites, compotes and desserts.

How to Use:

Enjoy directly as a dried-fruit snack.

Check for and remove any natural seeds before blending, chopping or using in prepared recipes.

For a softer texture, soak the required quantity in warm water for approximately 10–15 minutes.

The slices can also be cut into smaller pieces and added to oatmeal, yogurt, granola, trail mixes, salads, cakes, muffins, cookies and other recipes.

For a simple fruit infusion, add approximately 2–3 slices to 250 ml of hot water and steep for 7–10 minutes.

AWAFI MILL Quality:

Carefully selected and packed for naturally concentrated sweetness, characteristic orange appearance and versatile use in snacking, breakfast dishes, cooking and baking.

Storage:

Keep tightly sealed after opening. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.

Use clean, dry hands or utensils. Transfer to an airtight container after opening to help maintain freshness, flavour and texture.

• Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki Thunb. Dried Persimmon Slices are prepared from ripe persimmon fruits with a naturally orange to reddish-brown colour, visible fruit segments and a soft-to-chewy texture.
• Also Known As: Kaka, Kaki, Oriental Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Chinese Persimmon, Dried Kaki Fruit and Persimmon Fruit Slices.
• What It Is Known For: Naturally sweet, fruity, honey-like and mildly caramelised flavour suitable for direct snacking, breakfast bowls, trail mixes, salads, baking, compotes and desserts.
• How to Use: Enjoy directly, cut into smaller pieces or soak in warm water for approximately 10–15 minutes when a softer texture is preferred. Check for and remove any natural seeds before blending or adding to prepared recipes.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Carefully selected Dried Persimmon Slices packed for their natural fruit flavour, characteristic orange appearance and versatile culinary use. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight and strong odours.