What mum and I found in Lidl!

Sharon fruit or otherwise referred to as a Persimmon is one of those fruits that aren't very well known, but in turns out that they have a surprisingly high nutritional value:



  1. 55% of our daily recommended intake of vitamin A- Vitamin A is essential for fighting infections, and for the health of eyes and skin.
  2. 21% of our daily recommended intake of vitamin C- Again this is mainly essential for maintaining a strong immune system.
  3. High amounts of Manganese- Good for protecting against lung and mouth cancers.
  4. High Fibre content- Aids digestive processes
"Persimmons are one of a few foods associated with killing breast cancer cells without harming normal breast cells, according to one new study. Scientists attributed this to the flavonoid fisetin, present in several fruits and vegetables, but in persimmons specifically. Fisetin also has been named as a significant contributor in the programmed eradication of colon and prostate cancer cells" From http://foodfacts.mercola.com/persimmon.html

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