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.
The name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Jamaica
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America