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Fuyu persimmons . Fuyu persimmons are the most common variety you’ll find at the store and are easy to spot with their short and plump shape (similar to a beefsteak tomato).

Fuyu persimmons have a mellow sweetness and a flavor that is akin to a melon, Ono says. The Hachiya variety gets intensely sweet when allowed to soften to a jelly-like consistency.

Fuyu and Hachiya are the two most readily available varieties. Fuyu persimmons are about 3 inches across, round, squat, and firm when ripe. These are the persimmons you will find in the grocery store.

Whether you're new to this exotic yet strangely familiar fruit or have only had disappointing encounters with it, use our guide as a gateway to the wonderful, multifaceted gustatory experience ...

‎Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons are similar to tomatoes and plums in the sense that they're firm when unripe and much softer, a bit squishy even, when they're super ripe.