Dried Persimmon Slices

1. Product Characteristics

Dried persimmon slices are produced in Fuping County, Shaanxi Province, using Fuping sharp persimmons as raw material, processed through peeling, slicing, and drying. The dried persimmon slices are in slice or strip form, with regular shape and even thickness. The colour ranges from orange-red to orange-yellow, with a natural glossy surface that preserves the original colour of the persimmons. The slices are moderately dried with a chewy, flexible texture. They have a clean, sweet taste with no astringency and a pure persimmon aroma. The difference between dried persimmon slices and persimmon cakes is that persimmon cakes undergo long natural sun-drying and kneading to develop frost, resulting in a soft, honey-like texture, while dried persimmon slices use a faster drying process with lower moisture content, resulting in a chewier texture closer to traditional dried fruit products.

Specifications

3. Uses

With its slice form and chewy texture as core characteristics, dried persimmon slices are suited for ready-to-eat snacking and baking applications, offering a clear differentiation from the soft, honey-like texture of persimmon cakes.

Ready to eat: Dried persimmon slices are clean and sweet with no astringency and a chewy texture, making them suitable as a daily snack. The slice form is easy to portion and serve, suitable for office, travel, and home settings.

Baking addition: The slices can be diced and used in bread, biscuits, muffins, and other baked goods, or as a surface decoration for cakes. The sweetness is released during baking, adding flavour and texture to the product.

Cereal and grain mixes: Can be added directly to oatmeal, cereal mixes, and mixed nut packs. The slice or diced form is easily recognisable in the mix.

Fruit tea steeping: Suitable for fruit tea and herbal tea blends. The slices expand during steeping, releasing persimmon aroma.

4. Usage Scenarios

Dried persimmon slices are suitable for various scenarios where a chewy texture and convenient use are valued.

Retail and e-commerce: With regular shape and bright colour, dried persimmon slices are suitable for individual bagged or jarred packaging for retail and online sales. The product has high recognition and complements persimmon cakes in terms of consumer base.

Bakeries and food companies: Used as a dried fruit addition for bread, biscuits, cakes, and other products. Diced dried persimmon slices are added to dough or batter, releasing sweetness during baking and adding flavour and texture.

Tea brands: Used in the production of fruit tea bags and herbal tea blends. The slice or diced form expands attractively after steeping in hot water.

Household consumption: Suitable as a snack or baking ingredient for families who value natural dried fruit products.

5. Material (Origin & Raw Material)

Produced in Fuping County, Shaanxi Province. Fuping is located in the transition zone between the Guanzhong Plain and the Northern Shaanxi Plateau, at an altitude of 400–1000 metres. It has cold winters and hot summers, with large day-night temperature differences and approximately 2,472 hours of annual sunshine. It is recognised worldwide as a premium persimmon-growing region. Fuping sharp persimmons are known for their large fruit size, thick flesh, low fibre content, abundant juice, and high sweetness, making them a quality raw material for dried persimmon processing.

Dried persimmon slices use locally sourced Fuping sharp persimmons as raw material, harvested after full maturity to ensure flesh sweetness and flavour development.

6. Production Process

After washing, the raw persimmons are peeled and then cut into slices or strips of even thickness. The slices are then dried using a low to medium temperature drying process, allowing moisture to evaporate slowly while preserving the natural colour and aroma of the persimmons. The dried persimmon slices have lower moisture content than persimmon cakes, making them suitable for long-term storage. After drying, the slices are graded to remove broken pieces and irregular slices, ensuring regular shape and uniform thickness.

7. Quality Control

Raw material sourcing: Locally sourced Fuping sharp persimmons, fully ripe.

Slice thickness: Even and moderate thickness.

Drying control: Appropriate moisture content; chewy texture.

Final inspection: Slice shape, colour, impurities, and other indicators checked.

8. Packaging & Shipping

Packaging: Standard export packaging uses food-grade cartons or composite bags with moisture-proof trays or individual small packs to ensure protection against pressure, sticking, and maintaining the complete shape of the persimmon cakes during transit. Custom packaging is available upon request, including small household packs, retail packs (such as individual small packs and tray packs), and premium gift boxes.

Shipping: Sea freight, air freight, and rail transport are all available, with delivery to major domestic ports and overseas destinations. Shipments are made directly from the place of origin, with full traceability throughout the logistics chain to ensure safe and on-time delivery. Persimmon cakes require protection from moisture and high temperatures – temperature-controlled transport is recommended to maintain product quality.

9. Delivery & Samples

Sample Service: Free samples are available and can be sent to your designated address. You are welcome to conduct your own inspections before placing an order. Samples are randomly selected from actual stock to ensure they match the batch shipment.

Lead Time: Orders are normally dispatched within 3–5 working days after confirmation. Large orders can be scheduled by negotiation. LCL consolidation is supported to accommodate mixed orders and flexible purchasing needs.

MOQ: Flexible order quantities – both small trial orders and bulk custom orders are welcome, negotiable based on actual requirements.

10. After-Sales Service

End-to-end follow-up: A dedicated representative will track your order from placement to delivery, providing real-time updates on shipping status.

Quality guarantee: If any quality issues are confirmed upon verification, returns or replacements will be negotiated.

Quick response: Responses to any feedback or issues are provided within 24 hours.

Long-term partnership: Stable quality and sufficient supply both during and outside the production season (November to February each year), with consistent availability year-round.

11. Certifications & Compliance

Qualified for export commodity inspection, with full support for customs declaration and clearance

Products sourced from the core production area of Fuping, Shaanxi, with raw materials traceable to specific production areas

Certificates of Origin, quality inspection reports, health certificates, and other documents available upon request

Fuping persimmon cakes are a Protected Geographical Indication product and may carry the official GI label

12. Exhibitions

13. FAQ

Q1: What is the minimum order quantity?

A: Flexible order quantities are supported – specifics can be negotiated.

Q2: Do you offer custom packaging and OEM services?

A: Yes. Packaging specifications, brand labels, and other customisations are available – feel free to discuss your requirements.

Q3: What is the shelf life of persimmon cakes?

A: 6–9 months. Products must be stored frozen at -18°C or refrigerated at 0–4°C. Avoid storage at room temperature to prevent the sugar frost from melting or spoilage.

Q4: Can I get a sample?

A: Yes, samples are provided free of charge – you only need to cover the shipping cost.

Q5: What is the difference between hanging and round persimmon cakes?

A: Hanging persimmon cakes are sun-dried while suspended, resulting in a spindle or pendant shape with soft, honey-like flesh and slightly higher moisture content – the texture is softer and more moist. Round persimmon cakes are pressed and shaped into a flat round form during drying, resulting in denser, more compact flesh with slightly lower moisture content – the taste is richer and the sweetness more concentrated.

Q6: What is the white frost on the surface of persimmon cakes?

A: The white sugar frost on the surface of persimmon cakes is a natural precipitate of fructose and mannitol that crystallises during the drying and softening process. It is a hallmark feature of Fuping persimmon cakes and is safe to eat.