Pear is a specialty fruit tree of temperate regions of Vietnam. These tropical pears are oblong in shape, firm in hand and small in size, with rough, dark and brownish skin. The pulp is white, crispy but not too dry, with a sweet and slightly sour taste. When eating, it often feels a bit gritty, creating the typical natural flavor of Vietnamese pears, which is popular with many tourists.
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Some pear varieties in the North of Vietnam
Green pear: oval, pinkish skin. The flesh is white with a lot of juice inside and has a sweet taste.
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Brown pear: widely distributed. It appears round and flat. The outer layers are brown with small spots. The meat inside is a bit dry. When unripe, brown pears have a bitter taste.
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Sugar Pear: Widely distributed, ovate-shaped fruit, green skin, crispy flesh, deep sweet.
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How to eat
The skins of fruits and vegetables such as apples, kiwis, potatoes, cucumbers and especially pears contain many antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals that are good for the body. Therefore, we should not peel the skin when eating. On the other hand, even though pear skins are packed with nutrients and fiber, they’re a pesticide-laden fruit, so be sure to wash them thoroughly before eating or choose organic pears.
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Where are pears grown in Vietnam?
Pear is a special fruit tree of our temperate regions. This fruit is grown in many northern mountainous provinces, concentrated in high mountains with an altitude of 500-1500m above sea level such as Sapa, Bac Ha, Lang Son, Ha Giang. The pear crop is harvested around July every year, the output is small. Therefore, pears in Vietnam are only seasonal. If tourists come across pears for sale all year round, it is most likely that pears are imported from China.
Benefits of pears
Pears are a very cool, delicious fruit with a mild sweetness and fiber at the core. It is a fruit that is rich in antioxidants and contains many nutrients inside. Eating pears also has the effect of losing weight and preventing the risk of developing cancers, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, in addition it is an extremely healthy food.
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Dishes made from pears
Vietnamese traditional medicine considers pears to be a type of fruit that clears heat and detoxifies, so pears mixed with sugar can be used as a raw material for treating colds and flu for both adults and children. This golden fruit is consumed fresh, or canned and dried. Pear juice can also be used as a fruit jelly or jam, often combined with other fruits. However, fermented pear juice is used to produce pear wine, fruit salad or toppings.
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