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Asian Pear
- Aliases
- Asian Pear, Apple Pear or Sand Pear
- Description
- The Asian Pear is the fruit of of a tree originating in Asia. It is thought to be the ancestor of all of the other pears we eat.
There are more than a thousand varieties, most of which are round and about the size of an apple. The most common available skin
color is a golden-brown, but they also can be green or yellow. The flesh is sweet like a pear but has the crispness of an apple.
It will keep up to two months in the refrigerator if it is in good shape and protected from bruises.
- Preparation and Serving
- It can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes.
- Recipe Links
- Coconut Curry Scallop, Kumquat, and Asian Pear Canapes
- Prosciutto, Asian Pear, and Date Canapes with Mint
- Asian Pears with Ginger-Maple Syrup
- Poached Asian Pears with Star Anise and Tropical Fruit
- Asian Pear and Beet Salad
- Frisee, Radicchio, and Asian Pear Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
- Spinach, Pear and Pancetta Salad
- Cantaloupe, Mango and Asian Pear Slaw
- Citrus Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Tropical Fruit Salad
- Mahi Mahi with Spicy Papaya Salsa
- Potato Pancakes Topped with an Asian Pear and Tuna Tartar
- Asian Pear and Lyche Strudel
- Links
- Melissa’s Mini Merchandiser
- Asian Pear picture
- Epicurious Eating Dictionary
- Purdue University
- Books
- Whole Foods Companion : A Guide for Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers,
and Lovers of Natural Foods by Dianne Onstad
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- The Visual Food Encyclopedia by Serge D'Amico (Editor), Francois Fortin (Editor)
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- Nutritional Information
Nutritional Value per 100g Edible Portion
| Asian Pear |
Raw |
| Calories |
42 |
| Water |
88% |
| Carbohydrates |
11 g |
| Protein |
0.5 g |
| Fat |
0.23 g |
| Fiber |
n/a |
| Calcium |
4 mg |
| Iron |
n/a |
| Magnesium |
8 mg |
| Phosphorous |
11 mg |
| Potassium |
121 mg |
| Sodium |
0 mg |
| Zinc |
0.02 mg |
| Copper |
0.050 mg |
| Manganese |
0.060 mg |
| Beta Carotene (A) |
0 IU |
| Thiamine (B1) |
0.009 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.010 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
0.219 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) |
0.070 mg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.022 mg |
| Folic Acid (B9) |
8 mcg |
| Ascorbic Acid (C) |
1.2 mg-3.8 g |
Report filed 04.22.98
Last updated 12.17.98
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