1Brief introduction about Hong Da Lat
Traveling to Da Lat is certainly no longer strange to those who are passionate about traveling. Besides the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes and famous attractions, such as the Valley of Love, Datanla Waterfall, Bao Dai Palace, Tuyen Lam Lake, Clay Tunnel… the climate is cool all year round and the weather is cool. Fertile soil conditions help Da Lat be known as a “paradise” of vegetables, tubers, and fruits. Among them, Dalat persimmon is a famous specialty that is most loved by many domestic and foreign tourists.
Persimmons are temperate fruits, often appearing in cold regions of East Asia. Thanks to Da Lat city being cool all year round, there are very favorable conditions for growing and developing this plant. This specialty is in the top 4 most delicious fruits, very worthy for you to try once in your life or buy as a gift for your loved ones after returning from the city of flowers!
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Every autumn, many tourists are “intoxicated” with the Dalat rose garden
2 In which month are Da Lat roses available?
What month is persimmon usually harvested? This is certainly a question that many people “addicted” to Da Lat persimmons. Da Lat persimmon was brought to this city of flowers by the French in the early years of the 20th century. They are not afraid of wind and rain, nor are they picky about growers. Just sow the seeds in the ground and over time the persimmon tree will sprout. , and grew and bore fruit.
The persimmon season will usually start in mid-September and end in December. Note that Dalat persimmon season will change from year to year, for example sometimes from July to November or November, 12. At this time, everywhere in the alleys and alleys, large and small markets, tourists can see persimmons with a bright yellow or crimson color. In addition, because the harvest time of Da Lat persimmons is quite fast, not all tourists have the opportunity to enjoy these delicious fruits, but they also have to “depend on fate”. If you missed the opportunity to taste the flavor of persimmons, there is still a choice: sticky persimmons, also known as dried Dalat persimmons.
Dalat rose garden is heavy with fruit from September to December
3 Delicious dishes from Da Lat persimmons to buy as gifts
Currently, there are many types of Dalat persimmons, including flexible persimmons and egg persimmons. In particular, persimmon eggs are often made into vinegar or juice. In addition, there are two types of crispy persimmons: flat-headed persimmon and whirlwind persimmon. There are too many types, right? But their taste is still the same. Da Lat people also process persimmons into delicious and delicious specialties. Let’s see below!
According to the past, once ripe Dalat persimmons were sold, made into jam or dried. However, farmers in the city of flowers have harvested old persimmons that are gradually turning yellow to ferment them into crispy persimmons. The persimmon is incubated in the ratio of 1 layer of persimmon – 1 layer of newspaper, then the bag is sealed for about 7 to 10 days to remove the acrid taste. At this time, Da Lat persimmons become crispy and sweet again. Not using chemicals, but also ensuring safety, that’s great, right?
– Reference price: 30,000 VND/kg
Da Lat crispy persimmons are naturally moistened, not toxic
There’s nothing better than sitting under the canopy of a tree, sipping Dalat persimmons picked by yourself
One of the delicious dishes made from Da Lat persimmons is dried persimmon. This is the type of specialty that any tourist wants to taste. Dried persimmons are made from fresh persimmons, incubated until they ripen evenly, without any astringent taste. The persimmons are then peeled manually, placed evenly on a tray and then brought into the oven to dry. While drying for about 1 – 2 hours, the worker will take it out and turn it to dry evenly. Dried persimmon will turn into pumpkin color, lighter and not sticky. There are 2 types of dried persimmons for visitors to choose from: whole dried persimmons and persimmon pieces. Even though the persimmon has been processed and dried, the elasticity and sweetness of the persimmon is enough to “capture” the hearts of many diners when they taste it. You can buy dried Da Lat persimmons as gifts for your loved ones, it’s also very meaningful!
– Reference price: 300,000 VND/kg
Dried persimmon – Da Lat persimmon has a shiny honey brown color
Finally, Da Lat persimmons are processed using Japanese technology and must be called “top notch”. At this time, Da Lat persimmons were upgraded, creating a specialty called hanging persimmons or wind-dried persimmons. This type of persimmon is soaked while the skin is still hard and unripe, then hung up and dried naturally by wind and sun. At this time, the persimmon is brown in color, retains a certain softness and moisture thanks to gentle drying, and when eaten, it will be extremely sweet, completely different from other persimmons dried by other methods. It sounds easy but turns out to be incredibly difficult, requiring that feat! When choosing Da Lat persimmons, people must choose fruits that are large, fresh, firm, not bruised, or have insect bites. In addition, when picking, people choose persimmons with stems, or at least ears intact. In addition, while the persimmon is hanging, when the fruit turns brown, the worker must also massage the fruit to make it softer and more delicious. Because of the meticulousness, the price of wind-hanging roses is not cheap at all! Some places sell a few hundred thousand for 2-3 persimmons, but there are places that sell up to 1.1 million for 5 persimmons.
– Reference price: 450,000 VND/kg
Da Lat persimmon is air-dried using Japanese technology to help maintain its natural shape and flavor
4 Nutritional value of Da Lat persimmon for health
In addition to its delicious taste, Da Lat persimmon is also “addicted” and “loved” by many people thanks to its nutritional value. According to some studies, persimmons contain many microorganisms, which are very beneficial for health and “F5” beauty such as rejuvenating the skin! This is truly a “savior” for women. In addition, Da Lat persimmon also strengthens the immune system, providing 1-2 times more vitamin C than regular fruits, so it is an ideal food to “load” vitamin C.
Besides, Da Lat persimmon also contains pectin. This is a type of water-soluble fiber that has a laxative effect, helping you avoid constipation, diarrhea and speed up the digestive process. Additionally, if you want to lose weight, Da Lat persimmons are the right choice, because the amount of sugar and fat in persimmons is not large.
5Some reputable places to buy Da Lat persimmons
Some famous addresses selling crispy persimmons – Da Lat persimmons:
– Road to Cau Dat tea hill (Xuan Truong commune)
– Dalat Rose Garden on Khe Sanh Street
– Area near Bao Dai Palace 3 (Trieu Viet Vuong Street, Ward 2, Da Lat)
– Dalat Thai Long Rose Garden
Dalat Thai Long Rose Garden has “free” entrance tickets
– Dalavi: No. 27/ 6E Yersin, Da Lat city, Lam Dong province, Vietnam
– Da Lat Specialty Store: No. 2 Tang Bat Ho Street, Ward 1, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
– L’ang Farm’s store system: No. 6 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
– Delicious Da Lat: No. 14, 3/2 Street, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
– Le Phuc Hanging Rose: 136/5 Tram Hanh 1 Street, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam
Now, Da Lat persimmons are processed in many ways, allowing tourists to visit Da Lat and enjoy the flavor of natural persimmons at any time of the year. You can save the addresses to buy as gifts for relatives and friends!
