Asian Pear
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Calories
- 42
- Protein (g)
- 0.5
- Fat (g)
- 0.2
- Carbs (g)
- 11
- Fiber (g)
- 3.6
- Sodium (mg)
- 1
High water content with mild sugars; much of the fiber resides in the thin, sometimes russeted skin.
Storage
- Room temp: up to 3 days
- Refrigerated: up to 21 days
- Frozen: up to 0 days
Asian pear is a round, crisp-skinned pome fruit with pale yellow to bronze russeting. Its flesh is exceptionally crunchy and very juicy, with a mild floral sweetness and a refreshing snap; it browns slowly compared with European pears. Common uses include eating fresh, slicing into salads and slaws, light pickling, and grating into marinades; it is typically sold whole, sometimes individually cushioned or wrapped.\n\nNative to East Asia, it has been cultivated for centuries in China, Korea, and Japan and is now grown in the western United States and Oceania. It features in East Asian cuisines both fresh and pickled and is a classic component of marinades for grilled meats.
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