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Dear list members,
 
In Japan, here is a variety of Kaki persimmon called Shujo or Shijo.  It is a variety for sun drying only.  I have eaten these dried persimmons and they taste something between Indian dried jaggery and chocolates.
 
The drying is done on a very large scale.  Here is a picture of cut fruits being on all round the house for dying.  I found these dried persimmon very tasty and liked them
 
Dr. Chiranjit Parmar
186/3 Jail Road
Mandi  HP  175 001
Phone: 01905-222810  Fax:  01905-225419
e-mail:  parmarch@vsnl.com
website:  www.lesserknownindianplants.com