Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation
  
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
274.00 kcal
  
23
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
  
21
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
  
27
284.00 kcal
  
25
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry, Tree fruit
  
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
  
Autumn, Winter
  
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
  
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
Yes
  
Color
Yellow
  
Orange, Red, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Orange
  
Shape
Pear
  
Round
  
Texture
Grainy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
  
Sweet
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Burma, China, India, Japan
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
  
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-7.5
  
6.5-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
  
Can tolerate wide range of climates
  
Facts about
- 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.
  
- Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
- A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Beer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
China
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Japan
  
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
  
Diospyros kaki
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Ebenaceae
  
Genus
Pyrus
  
Diospyros
  
Species
P. communis
  
D. kaki
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Not Available