Given that there are thousands of varieties of this fruit that is grown around the world, the description should be general. So we can say that most pears are very similar to a light bulb. The color of the predominant skin is green, but can be yellow, brown or red and the flesh is white. The size of the bulb is between 35 and 70 mm.

Family: Fruit Seed

Scientific Family: Rosaceae

Varieties: Abattoir, Anjou Plata, Alexandrina, Barlet, Blanquilla, Canella, Carlet, Castells, Conference, De Comice, Delbar, Devoe, Duyen du Comice, Ercolini, Flor de Winter General Leclerc, Grand Champion, Kaiser, lemon, Magallón, Max Red Bartlett Moratini, Packam's, Raisin Crassane, Premier, William's

Nutritional value: 61 calories per 100 grams

Grams per serving: 150 to 200 grams (one medium piece)

Features / Benefits: The pear contains 53% of alkaline mineral salts and 47% of acid salts. The main vitamins of this fruit are: A, C, B1, B2 and PP. Because of its high iron content, the consumption of the bulb is good for the formation of red blood cells and is recommended in cases of anemia and cardiovascular problems. The pectin content in pulp is very effective for the digestive system, and that lightens the heaviness of the stomach and helps digestion. In addition, pectin also regulates intestinal transit and reduces the level of blood cholesterol. Also, the cellulose that contains the fruit acts as a laxative.

Season: June to October (outdoor), from November to May (kept in cold storage)

Production areas: Today is a fruit common to all temperate areas of the planet. The main pear producing countries are Italy, USA, Spain (Lleida, Zaragoza, Huesca, Badajoz, Alicante, La Rioja, Valencia, Murcia , Castellón), Japan, Turkey, Germany, France, Argentina and South Africa.

Plant Name: Perera

Trivia: It is believed that the common pear is a cultivated form of a wild species, but the fact is that Central Europe can still be found in the wild. The Romans spread their culture throughout his empire, and after the discovery of America was British and French who put it in North America.

Preparation and consumption: Pears can consume the person, except for those with heartburn. The most pleasant and convenient it is to consume natural, as this retains all its properties. It can be eaten cooked, marmalade or jam and mixed with flour into a cake. It is also often taken in syrup, wine or roast, as well as accompanying many dishes lining. The pear is highly recommended for all persons arthritic and rheumatic diseases.