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Asian Pear


(Scientific Binomial Name: Pyrus pyrifolia)

Selection Information


Usage: Eating fresh.

Selection & Storage: The Asian Pear is also called Nashi apple, Nashi pear, African pear, Japanese pear, Korean pear, Taiwan pear, sand pear, apple pear, bapple, papple, and bae li. 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 Asian pears that are soft, wrinkled, have numerous scuff marks or are obviously bruised.

Storage: Handle with care, especially when fully ripe. Ripen in a cool, dark place. Pear may be refrigerated for a few days.


Seasonal Information


Asian Pears are 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



Serving Size: 1 medium Asian Pear (122g)

Amount Per Serving

 
Calories 51
Calories from Fat 0

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

2% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 0mg

0% 

Total Carbohydrate 13g

4% 

Dietary Fiber 6g

18% 

Sugars 8.6g

 

Protein 0.6g

 

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 8%

Calcium 0%

Iron 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Asian Pears are low-fat, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free. They're also a great source of fiber and vitamin C.


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