Can pregnant women eat raw persimmons?

Nov 11, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Lu

Introduction

In general, pregnant women are advised not to eat raw persimmons, or to consume only very small amounts of fully ripe raw persimmons, and should avoid unripe or non-deastringent raw persimmons. In daily life, pregnant women are encouraged to choose easily digestible, nutritionally balanced fruits such as apples and bananas, and to reduce intake of special fruits like raw persimmons, thus supporting a healthy pregnancy.

Generally, pregnant women are advised not to eat raw persimmons, or only consume a very small amount of fully ripe raw persimmons. Unripe or non-de-astringent raw persimmons should be avoided. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Raw persimmons contain large amounts of tannic acid, which easily combines with proteins in the body of pregnant women to form tannin-protein complexes that are difficult to digest. This may lead to discomforts such as bloating, abdominal pain, and constipation, increasing gastrointestinal burden during pregnancy. If consumed on an empty stomach, tannic acid may further combine with gastric acid and pectin to form persimmon stones (bezoars) in the stomach, increasing digestive risks. In addition, raw persimmons have high sugar content; excessive consumption can cause blood glucose fluctuations, posing potential risks for pregnant women with gestational diabetes. If a pregnant woman wishes to eat them, she should choose only fully matured and thoroughly de-astringented persimmons, limit intake to less than half a persimmon per serving, avoid eating them on an empty stomach, and preferably consume them between meals along with other foods.

In daily life, pregnant women are encouraged to choose easily digestible and nutritionally balanced fruits such as apples and bananas, reducing intake of special fruits like raw persimmons to support a healthier pregnancy.

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