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Sangju Dried Persimmons
1. Characteristics: Nakdong Riverside¡¯s fertile
soils can produce quality dried persimmons that are highly popular
nationwide. Naturally dried persimmons of Sangju have a high
sugar content, soft texture, and outstanding taste and quality compared
to other regions¡¯ dried persimmons. Persimmon trees are arbors
that grow in the southern part of Korea. Its orange blossoms
bloom in May and June and persimmons ripen into orange or red fruits
in autumn. These friendly persimmon trees are the most frequently
found fruit trees around us. Sangju Gam Village provides adequate
temperatures and soils to grow good quality persimmon trees. Particularly,
our village particularly has many processed foods using persimmon
leaves and fruits, such as persimmon leaf tea, dried persimmons,
fully ripened persimmons, persimmon vinegar, pickled persimmon,
nectar, juice, jam, and Sujeonggwa. 2. Production -
Production Sites: Naeseo, Namwon-dong, Oinam, Hwaseo - Area:
526 ha (Largest in Korea)
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