Asian Pears

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Nutritional Rich Source of
Good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C (mostly in the skin) and A, plus all of the B vitamins.

Harvested
Limited supply.

Selection Tips
Well-colored, unblemished, and quite hard due to unripened state. Additional ripening will bring softening and enhanced flavor. Round apple shape with a yellow-green to russet color and sweet aroma.

Best Way to Store
Ripening can occur either at room temperature (for up to a week) or in the refrigerator (not more than three months). Remove from refrigerator several days before eating.

How to Prepare
Wash and slice, unpeeled, to retain vitamin C content. Coat slices with lemon juice to keep from darkening in color. Eat raw, juice, bake, or saute.

Recipes Best Suited for
Raw, salads, juices, hot cereals, yogurts, stuffings, sauces, butters.

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