Snow Pear

Snow Pear
Asian pear, also known as Nashi pear or Chinese white pear, is quite different
from pears commonly found in Europe. It has a smooth, pale yellow skin with
some brown speckles. Its shape varies: some are like pears; others resemble
apples.Round or Oval shape, yellow or yellow green, medium to large size fruit
from 300-400 grams.
Guowang's Chinese Snow Pear sold well all over the country, and exported Japan
, Malaysia , Singapore And other countries Hongkong , Macao Area, in exchange
for a large amount of foreign exchange for the country, Chinese Snow Pear was
named the Ministry of agriculture and fishery, "high-quality agricultural
products", and was awarded the first prize in the 1985 National fruit fruit
quality appraisal meeting.
Ming Li Shizhen "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "snow pear sweet,
slightly acidic cold", with "Qingxin Runfei, convenient, pain, eliminating
disease section sticks burn, pain is not bad" and other functions. According to
modern medical research, Sydney can Shengjinzhike, Xiaoshi appetizer, phlegm
expelling wind, sober, solution Chuangdu etc.. Herbal snow pear and Fritillary
bulb , honey or sugar made of paste Sydney, pear syrup has the obvious curative
effect on acute and chronic bronchitis. Sydney is the hepatitis, cirrhosis of
the liver, Hypertension Fruit, auxiliary treatment of coronary heart disease.
Therefore, snow pear is known as "China famous", "the best in all the land of
pear".
Chinese Snow Pears have been cultivated for thousands of years in the main
native countries of origin, China. With a slight resemblance to the European
pear fruit, Chinese Snow Pears have slightly rough, textured skin; grainy white
flesh which has a high water content. Due to this, they are most commonly
served raw and peeled.Chinese Snow Pears are a good source of vitamin C for
strengthening the immune system, vitamin K for supporting bone growth and
dietary fibre to stimulate digestion. In fact, in traditional Chinese medicinal
practices, Chinese Snow Pears are considered a cooling fruit and can be used
for detoxifying purposes such as reducing symptoms associated with
constipation.
Due to their high water content, Chinese Snow Pears are most commonly served
raw and peeled into salad, juiced into beverages or mixed into marinades and
sauces. When prepared correctly, Chinese Snow Pears can also be suitable for
cooked applications such as baking, steaming, poaching, added to stir-fries or
served with roasted meats.

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