Pear Nutrition: Asian Pear Benefits & Cooking Tips

Asian and Bosc pears offer unique fiber benefits, and many varieties allow for eating the skin. Master cooking pears in a frying pan or microwave, and discover the nutritional profile of specialty items like red cactus pears.

Japanese nashi pears (Pyrus Pyrifolia)

What Are the Benefits of Asian Pears?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Amy Long Carrera

Fall is prime season for juicy, crisp and golden-colored Asian pears, also known as apple pears, sand pears or Chinese pears. Unlike with other pear varieties, you don’t have to wait until Asian pears are soft -- you can enjoy them when they’re crisp, right from the store.

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