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Nectarine and Pear Facts


Pear and Nectarine Facts


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Facts about
  • The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
  • Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
  
  • The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
  • The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
  • This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  

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Wine
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Cocktails
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Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   

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Germany   
Europe   

Top Exporter
Spain   
China   

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