Fuping hanging persimmon

1. Product Characteristics

Fuping persimmon (hanging style) is produced in Fuping County, Shaanxi Province, using the local Fuping sharp persimmon as raw material and processed using the thousand-year-old "hanging persimmon " craft. The finished product is spindle-shaped or pendant-shaped with a pointed tip, full and well-proportioned. The surface of the persimmon is covered with a uniform layer of white frost – a natural precipitate of fructose and mannitol that has crystallised on the surface, and a hallmark feature of Fuping persimmon s. The flesh is reddish-brown to dark brown, with a soft, chewy, and bouncy texture that melts in the mouth, with a honey-like centre. The taste is sweet and moist without astringency, with a pure, rich persimmon aroma. It contains no pits and no fibrous residue. Fuping persimmon s are known for their "large size, white frost, bright base, moist texture, and sweet flavour," meeting the Protected Geographical Indication standards.

Specifications

3. Uses

With its soft, honey-like centre and sweet, frosty flavour as core characteristics, Fuping hanging persimmon s are suited for ready-to-eat snacking and gifting.

Ready to eat: The cakes have a soft, chewy texture with a honey-like centre, making them suitable as a daily snack. The frost is light and refreshing, and the product can be eaten directly without washing.

Tea pairing: Pairs well with black tea, Pu'er, and other teas as a tea snack. The sweet, moist flavour of the persimmon complements the tea aroma, making it suitable for afternoon tea and hospitality settings.

Chinese desserts: Can be used in diced persimmon platters and persimmon glutinous rice cakes and other Chinese dessert preparations.

4. Usage Scenarios

Retail and e-commerce: As a Protected Geographical Indication product, Fuping persimmon s have high brand recognition and good appearance. Individual packaging is suitable for retail and online sales, with strong consumer awareness.

Festive gifting and corporate welfare: Fuping persimmon s have been a royal tribute since ancient times and are exported overseas. Gift box packaging is suitable for traditional festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year, as well as corporate welfare distribution.

Hotels and catering: Used for breakfast fruit platters, afternoon tea pairings, and dessert preparation.

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, approximately 2,472 hours of annual sunshine, and a frost-free period of 225 days. It is recognised worldwide as a premium persimmon-growing region. Soil types include irrigated silt soil and loessal soil, with a pH of 7.0–8.0 and rich organic matter content. The world's only persimmon museum records that "the premium persimmon-growing region is in Fuping."

Fuping hanging persimmon s use the local variety "Fuping Sharp Persimmon" as raw material. This variety is known for its large fruit size, thick flesh, low fibre content, abundant juice, and high sweetness, and is regarded as a "premium variety for persimmon making."

6. Production Process

The production of Fuping hanging persimmon s follows the process standards specified for Protected Geographical Indication products. Around the time of Frost's Descent each year, fully ripe Fuping Sharp Persimmons are harvested and undergo selection, washing, and peeling. They are then hung for natural sun-drying – a method that differs from flat drying, allowing 360-degree airflow for more even drying. During the drying period, the persimmons are kneaded and shaped to promote flesh softening and moisture evaporation. Once the flesh is fully softened with no hard core, the stems are cut and the persimmons are removed from the racks. They then undergo a softening and frost-forming process, during which the white sugar frost naturally crystallises on the surface. The entire production cycle takes approximately 30–40 days. No preservatives or artificial colouring are added throughout the process.

7. Quality Control

Raw material sourcing: Fuping Sharp Persimmons sourced locally, fully ripe, uniform shape, free from pests and diseases.

Colour grading: Uniform white frost on the surface; flesh reddish-brown to dark brown.

Shape grading: Hanging style – spindle-shaped or pendant-shaped, complete fruit.

Final inspection: Colour, shape, frost layer, 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.