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The difference between persimmon and kinglet is visible to the naked eye: the latter are smaller, the shape is elongated, the color is darker, closer to light brown. They taste sweet, without astringent effect. Although in some cases even they knit, they are not so pleasant (then they resemble female ovaries). Therefore, when choosing, you need to pay attention to the appearance.
Overview
Persimmon and wren do not appear on different varieties of crops. Both species ripen on the same trees, but some are formed from female flowers, and others from male ones. The crown can be formed in two ways:
- As a result of pollination, you will get a brown fruit with a very pleasant sweet taste (does not knit) and a strong skin.
- Without pollination – a fruit of bright carrot color, with less sweetness (sometimes with a tart effect), with a rather viscous pulp.
Farmers try to attract pollinating insects to get as many brown fruits as possible. To do this, they often water the trees with a solution of sugar. This attracts bees. But if an orange-colored fruit has already appeared, its taste will not be so bright. Moreover, it will remain a little tart, astringent, even if put on ripening. This feature is inherent in all varieties – early, middle, late.
Thus, female ovaries always appear as a result of flower pollination. In appearance, they are similar to male ones, which were formed from an unpollinated inflorescence. If the fruit is brown, soft, sweet, it is also a kinglet, but already pollinated.
They both grow on the same tree. However, ovaries always appear from different flowers.
The difference between persimmon and king
These two varieties can be distinguished not only by organoleptic properties, but also by appearance.
In appearance
Comparison of external features is presented in the table. This description applies only to mature specimens.
Criteria | Persimmon | Korolek |
Color | Bright orange, without a lot of brown streaks | Chocolate or bright red, but with brownish patches* |
Size | Usually more | Medium or small |
Consistency | Moderately or strongly soft | |
External form | Pointed at the bottom | Rounded |
*may be bright carrot male specimens that are easily confused with persimmons. However, they are often elongated, with a pointed tip.
By taste characteristics
Male fruits are very sweet, they do not knit at all. Women’s (if they are not ripe) are noticeably tart, and in sweetness they are somewhat inferior to counterparts of the opposite sex. But if the male ovaries are also bright orange, then their taste strongly resembles female ones.
By pulp
Comparison by pulp is presented in the table.
Comparison criterion | Persimmon | Korolek |
Color | Light yellow | Brownish, darker |
Bones | No | Present |
Male specimens are more pleasant for the stomach, they lack astringency. Therefore, when choosing fruits, many pay attention to the color of the pulp and the presence of seeds in it. This allows you to differentiate between male and female fruits.
Which is better to choose
The chemical composition of both fruits and their health benefits are almost identical. But if we talk about taste, it is better to choose a brown copy – it does not knit at all and is very sweet, and the texture is pleasant. Although if the female ovaries are fully ripe, they are also sweet and do not knit. When unripe fruits are bought, they can be sent for ripening. For this you need:
- put fruit overnight in the freezer or warm water;
- place for several days in a bag with tomatoes or apples;
- load into a cardboard box with bananas;
- leave to lie down for several days at room temperature.
Conclusion
The difference between persimmon and kinglet is in appearance and taste. It is also easy to determine by size, shape, pulp and the presence of seeds. When buying, it is best to choose nondescript brown, rather than orange specimens. They will be sweet, tasty, without excessive astringency.