Persimmon. Date plum. Kaki. A soft, sweet winter fruit similar to a large tomato, originating in China and unknown in Europe until shown in Paris in 1873. It has green skin which ripens to a glossy orange red. It is eaten as a dessert in fruit salads or used in jam (US: jelly).
Denominação de Origem Controlada. The equivalent of AOC in France. It denotes high quality. It stands for denominazione di origine controllata.
