Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
  
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
  
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
  
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
  
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
  
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
  
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)
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
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
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
350.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
  
21
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
  
27
Type
Tree fruit
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
  
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Yellow
  
Red
  
Inside Color
White
  
Red
  
Shape
Pear
  
Round
  
Texture
Grainy
  
Crunchy
  
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
  
Sweet-Sour
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
  
Sandy
  
Soil pH
5-7.5
  
5.5-8
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
  
Cold
  
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.
  
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
Germany
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Poland
  
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
  
Prunus cerasus
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Pyrus
  
Prunus
  
Species
P. communis
  
P. cerasus
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Rose