Dietitian Daria PUSHKAREVA warns that consuming unripe persimmons, like other unripe fruits, is not recommended.
Unripe persimmons have a binding effect and can, in some cases, lead to intestinal obstruction, pain, and constipation.
Unripe fruits are contraindicated for elderly people and patients with chronic digestive system diseases, and pregnant and breastfeeding women are also at risk. Children under two years old should not be given this fruit even in its ripe form.
Persimmons can ripen at home. The simplest way is to leave them in a warm place for a few days. It is also possible to freeze persimmons; after thawing, they will not be sticky but will become less sweet and juicy.
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