Dried persimmons from Yamagata Prefecture. Contains 15 pieces. The variety is Hiratane nashi (seedless persimmon). Each one is peeled by hand, sterilized with hot water, and naturally dried for about a month under the eaves. The white substance is not mold. It is the sugar from the persimmons that has come to the surface and crystallized as white powder (shiroko). There may be variations in size and firmness. Expiration date: March 31, 2026 *Regarding whether a sales permit had been filed, we confirmed with the health center and were informed that no filing was necessary. Shipped via Nekopos (a Japanese postal service).