Asian Pear
Selection Information
Usage: Eating fresh.
Selection & Storage: Also called Nashi apple, Chinese, Japanese and Oriental pear, good quality Asian pears are selected by smell rather than variations in firmness. Unlike other pears that yield to gentle pressure when ripe, Asian pears are ripe even when they are extremely firm.
Look for a fairly strong and sweet aroma (they will not smell as strong if they are cold).
Those originating from Japan have clear yellow, brown or yellow-brown skin while those from China are clear-skinned and green-yellow.
Avoid: Avoid pears that are soft, wrinkled, have numerous scuff marks or are obviously bruised.
Seasonal Information
Available July to late October from California, Washington, Oregon and Japan.
Watch for the most popular variety (20th Century or Nijisseiki) plus the Kosui and Kikusui varieties in Mid-August. The Hosui variety hits the markets in September.
Asian Pear Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 1 medium fruit (122g)
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 51
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0g |
2% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 0mg |
0% |
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Total Carbohydrate 13g |
4% |
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Dietary Fiber 6g |
18% |
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Sugars 8.6g |
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Protein 0.6g |
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Vitamin A 0% |
Vitamin C 8% |
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Calcium 0% |
Iron 0% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Pear Tips & Trivia
- Asian pears are the oldest known cultivated pear.