🔥 In a nutshell#
One of the juiciest fruits around, the pear is traditionally used to relieve dryness and calm the throat.
📋 Basics#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Also called | perry fruit / milk fruit |
| Family | Rosaceae, Pyrus |
| Nature | sweet-tart, cool |
| Calories | ≈ 44–57 kcal/100g |
👅 Taste & Texture#
Fine, crisp flesh bursts with juice; clean and sweet-tart, leaving a rinsed, refreshed feel.
💪 Nutrition & Benefits#
- Over 85% water — superb for hydration;
- Gentle fiber aids regularity;
- Traditionally used to moisten lungs and ease a dry cough.
🌍 Where It Grows#
Famous Chinese pears: Hebei Ya, Xinjiang Korla fragrant, Anhui Dangshan, Shandong Laiyang; European/Asian pears widely sold too.
🍂 Harvest Season#
Late summer to autumn (Aug–Oct), peaking in fall.
🛒 Picking & Storing#
- Pick deep-navel, heavy, smooth-skinned fruit;
- Refrigerate; poaching makes it even more soothing.
⚠️ Cautions#
- Those with weak digestion should limit raw pear;
- Poached pear with sugar is sweet — watch portions if diabetic.
✨ Fun Facts#
The tale of Kong Rong giving up the bigger pear made it a symbol of modesty; Korla pears are tiny yet famously aromatic.
Note: the above reflects general nutrition knowledge and is not medical advice.
