Pear - Golden Pear 黄金水梨

Golden pears are very round with no discernible neck and have a golden yellow skin. The surface of the pear is smooth and dotted with small lenticels, indicative of the fruit’s high sugar content. The flesh is a nearly translucent white with a crisp texture and a small central seed cavity. Due to the amount of water present in the flesh. Golden pears are very sweet and have little acidity.

Golden pears are an Asian variety popular in Southeastern Asia and Indonesia. They are botanically classified as Pyrus pyrifolia and are commonly known as Asian or Sand pears. Golden pears are also known as Huangguan pears and Crown pears throughout China and Indonesia.

Golden pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins B6 and C, folate, calcium and vitamin K. They have an average sugar content between 13 and 15 percent.