India, Jan. 6 -- Persimmons are the internet's recent favourite, with every other influencer sharing recipes made using the fruit or boasting about its many health benefits. But what is the truth? According to Dr Shubham Vatsya, they are India's next superfruit.

In an Instagram reel shared on January 5, the gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Vasant Kunj with over 10 years of experience, highlighted the many benefits of consuming persimmons, also known as tendu fruit. Let's discover the health benefits these fruits offer.

Dr Vatsya called persimmons India's next favourite superfood, highlighting that the country is quietly discovering that the fruit checks all the right boxes for modern nutrition.

What makes them so good? The...