Snow Pears
Ingredient Name: Snow Pears or Pyrus Nivalis
Chinese Name: 雪梨 (xuě lí)
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An edible fruit grown from pear trees
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It is usually round and found to grow well in cooler temperatures
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The snow pear is often firm in handling and is often associated with being on the more sour and tangy side of taste
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Snow pears are known to be a “cooling” fruit
How do I prepare it?
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Wash the snow pears in warm running water
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Halve the snow pear and core
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Use halves for soups as the pears sometimes disintegrate if they are too small
Where can I buy this?
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In most asian supermarkets, this fruit tends to be in season all year round
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Western supermarkets will also sometimes carry this fruit
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Be sure to buy snow pears that are firm and blemish free
What is the cost?
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Snow pears are relatively affordable at $3-5 HKD / pear
Any benefits?
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Pears have 0 fat and provide a healthy intake of natural sugars
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Pears are also packed with Vitamin A, C and E1
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They contain excellent amounts of copper and potassium and are packed with carbohydrates
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Pears also are the least allergenic of all fruits and is often found as a first foods for babies
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They are said to assist with the lower of cholesterol and high blood pressure
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Pears are excellent laxatives due to their high fiber content
Any precautions?
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Pears, especially Snow Pears, are known to be a “cooling” food
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Women who are pregnant or menstruating should take caution when consuming Snow Pears
Any substitutes?
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“Crystal” pears can also be substituted for Snow Pears in soups
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Apples are also an ideal substitute
Additional Information?
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Snow Pears store very well
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At room temperatures, they can be stored for up to 1 month
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