- Persimmons can be eaten raw, dried or cooked.
- Raw persimmons can be eaten like an apple. They can be cut into slices or eaten whole.
- Dried persimmons are often eaten as snacks. They can also but put in cakes, salads, cookies and used as cereal toppings.
- In the Korean culture, Persimmons are used to make persimmon vinegar.
- Persimmons can be ripened faster by placing them in a paper bag with an apple.