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Ercolinas Pears

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5-8 und.(0,9 kg. - 1,1 kg.)

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Nutritional information

PEAR
(Pyrus Communis L.)

perasIts common name is pear tree and it belongs to the family of the Rosaceae.

Its origin is in the countries of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. From there it arose from the species Pyrus nivalis and Pyrus caucasica. It is cultivated in Europe, North Africa and Asia.

The main producers of pears are China, Italy, USA, Spain and Argentina. It needs temperate and somewhat humid climates.

It is also effective for slimming diets.

Properties / Health
of the Pear
Varieties / Season
of Pears
Pear Recipes

Pears are recommended in slimming diets because of their components: Fiber, almost no calories, many vitamins, large amount of water, folic acid, tannins, and caffeic acid.

Pears contain:

  • Vitamins: B. C
  • Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium and Copper.
  • Others: Folic Acid, Oleic Acids, A. Palmitito, A. Glutaminic, A. Caffeic, A. Linoleic, A. Aspartic, A. Ascorbic; Beta carotene; Amino Acids: Glycine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Leucine and Threonine.

It has beneficial properties for:

  • Bone growth, tissues and nervous system in children.
  • Fluid retention problems (diuretic).
  • Intestinal transit problems, constipation (great laxative power)
  • Hypertension.
  • Renal cacti.
  • Prostatitis and cystitis.
  • Renal insufficiency.
  • Bladder cancer.
  • Uric acid: expels it.
  • Nervous system.
  • Colitis
  • Collagen, sight and defenses.

It is not contraindicated for diabetics, despite having some sugar.

There are more than 1,500 species of pears. Each one of them has its ripening period and its peculiarities.

Their shape ranges from round, to small or large or medium-sized teardrops.

Their color can be: yellow, light green, red, brown.

The best known are the following:

  • Good Christian William's.
  • Doctor Jules Guyot
  • Lemon tree.
  • Good Louise of Avranches.
  • Bartlett.
  • Beurre d'Anjou.
  • Bosc.
  • Comice.
  • Blanca de Aranjuez- Blanquilla.
  • Conference.
    From Rome.
  • Pear of San Juan.
  • Enculina.
  • Magallona.
  • Pear of Puigcerdá.

When buying them, check that they are not bruised and should be neither too green nor too ripe.

Once at home they should be removed from the plastic bags and placed in a fruit bowl in a cool, dry and protected from light or in the refrigerator, but in the place that is less cold. The pear will last 3 or 4 days at most, in good condition.

It is a juicy and refreshing fruit, it is sweet and tasty. We should consume them all, because given their properties are advisable and necessary for all ages.

If you decide to eat the skin, it should be washed very well to completely remove the insecticides and chemicals that they throw on the trees.

Suggested recipes:

  • Goose with pears
  • Summer red wine
  • Fruit salad
  • Pears in wine tart
  • Chocolate and fresh fruit fondue