Persimmon is a nutritious fruit, but it tends to have a hard taste and a heavier sour and astringent taste when it is not ripe. In order to improve the taste, people often choose to ripen persimmons. Here are a few ways to ripen persimmons for reference.
1.Place naturally cooked.
Place the persimmons in a ventilated, dry, dark place and allow them to ripen naturally. This method requires a certain amount of patience, but has the advantage of being simple and easy to do and does not require additional tools and materials. It should be noted that it should be placed away from direct sunlight so as not to affect the quality of persimmons.
2.Use ethephon.
Ethephon is a plant growth regulator that promotes the ripening of fruits. Spray an appropriate amount of ethephon solution on the surface of the persimmon, and then place it in a ventilated, dry, and dark place, and the persimmons will gradually ripen after a few days. However, it should be noted that ethephon has certain harm to the human body, and protective measures should be taken when using it.
3.Place in warm water.
Placing persimmons in warm water at around 40 degrees Celsius and then keeping the water warm for a while can also play a role in ripening. In this method, you need to pay attention to the water temperature should not be too high, so as not to affect the quality of the persimmon.
4.Place in a rice bowl.
Place the persimmons in a rice jar and then cover them with a lid so that the rice and persimmons can sit together for a few days, which can also play a role in ripening. In this method, you need to pay attention to keeping the rice jar dry, so as not to affect the quality of the persimmons.
The above are several common methods of ripening persimmons, and you can choose the appropriate method for ripening according to your actual situation. It should be noted that during the ripening process, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining environmental hygiene and avoid pollution of persimmons. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity so as not to affect the quality and taste of persimmons.