Caqui / Persimmon,( pronounced - Ka-ki) an exotic, seasonal fruit looks very much like a tomato. You're likely to mistake it for a tomato at first glance. It has a marvelous texture and exquisite taste,(like chickoo/sapota) but also has some wonderful nutritional properties.In terms of nutrition, the caqui is a very low calorie fruit, ranging between 75 to 85 calories per 100 gram serving, making it a potential winner with diet enthusiasts. It's also a very good course of vitamins A, B1, B2 and E, as well as calcium, iron and protein.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
CAQUI (Persimmon) YOGURT SMOOTHIE
Caqui / Persimmon,( pronounced - Ka-ki) an exotic, seasonal fruit looks very much like a tomato. You're likely to mistake it for a tomato at first glance. It has a marvelous texture and exquisite taste,(like chickoo/sapota) but also has some wonderful nutritional properties.In terms of nutrition, the caqui is a very low calorie fruit, ranging between 75 to 85 calories per 100 gram serving, making it a potential winner with diet enthusiasts. It's also a very good course of vitamins A, B1, B2 and E, as well as calcium, iron and protein.
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so nice and simple. the color is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYes, very bright and nice
DeleteVery new fruit to me. Love that colour. Would love to taste it
ReplyDeleteIt tastes somewhat like chikoo
Deletevery nice dear...never heard of this fruit!
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It is not commonly available everywhere
Deletevery different fruit and like the relish.
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Deletedelicious combo of persimmon and yoghurt..never tried this before
ReplyDeleteDo try it Anjana
DeleteThis fruit is new to me and the drink sounds great.
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Thanks Pari.. yes it is an exotic fruit.. can't find it everywhere
Deletehealthy n refreshing........
ReplyDeleteLove this sugarless and healthy smoothie!
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Deletehi shobhaji,
ReplyDeletewonderful looking dish, never tried using persimmon though i've heard of it.
Thanks Suparna
Deletevery interesting recipe
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