PEARS

Fruits other than apples and kiwifruit made up 11.1 percent of the value of fruit and nut exports for the year ended June 2000. Included in this figure are juicy, ripe New Zealand pears worth $16.0 million (30 June 2000).

Pears have increased in value by 187.5 percent from the year ended June 1990 to the year ended June 2000.

New Zealand Pear Season
Feb - April

Vision Fruit Pear Varieties

Bosc
A Bosc pear is an aromatic, flavourful pear. They are brown and do not change colour as they ripen. Bosc is the best choice for cooking, because it holds its shape nicely. A Bosc pear is always delicious eaten out of hand.

Commice Pronunciation: kuh-MEES
One of the sweetest, juiciest varieties, and often are very large. Almost no colour change when ripe. These juicy pears are considered to be the best for eating out of hand.

Taylors Gold
Taylors Gold pears are rich and sweet. Lightly perfumed. They taste best as it turns golden yellow. Ranks as the highest demanded ENZA Pear.

Cascade
Cascade pears are a rounder pear which are block red in colour and have a smooth skin. They are juicy and sweet.

Nijiseki
Nijiseki pears are juicy and sweet with a butterscotch essence. Also known as a 20th century pear. Yellow toned skin.

Hosui
One of the tastiest Asian pears. Sizing is large, very sweet and juicy. Golden toned skin.

Selection Tips
Pears continue to ripen after harvest, so choose fruit that is firm with good colour.

Storage /Ripening
Refrigerate as pears continue to ripen after harvest.

Nutrition Benefits

• Low Fat
• Saturated Fat Free
• Sodium Free
• Cholesterol Free
• Good Source of Fibre
• Good Source of the antioxidant Vitamin C

Health Benefits

• Reduce cancer-risk with more fruits & vegetables
• Reduce cancer-risk with high-fiber fruits & vegetable
• Reduce cancer risk by decreasing fat
• Reduce risk of coronary heart disease with high-fiber fruits & vegetables
• Reduce risk of coronary heart disease by decreasing saturated fat and cholesterol
• Reduce risk of hypertension by decreasing sodium