Basic Introduction to Guanan Honey Pear
Guanan Honey Pear grows in the mist of Huaying Mountain in Guanan at an altitude of 600-1000 meters. It is cultivated with water from one of the three major natural lakes in China, the Huaying Mountain Heavenly Lake, making it a high-quality early-maturing honey pear. Its quality has been tested by the Ministry of Agriculture and meets the national A-grade standard for green food.
Nutritional Value
1. The flesh of the pear contains abundant fruit pulp, glucose, and malic acid, among other organic acids. Additionally, it contains proteins, fats, calcium, phosphorus, iron, as well as carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, and ascorbic acid.
2. Fresh pears have a water content of up to 83%, with slightly fewer calories than apples. The main source of their calories is carbohydrates.
Product Characteristics
Sensory Features: The fruit is relatively large, nearly spherical in shape, with a surface that is light brown or dark brown, spotted with lighter colors. The skin is thin, the flesh is crisp and tender, juicy without residue, and pleasantly sour-sweet.
Ways to Enjoy
1. Raw: There's a folk saying that “raw pears cool the heat of the six organs, while cooked pears nourish the essence of the five organs.” Therefore, eating raw pears can effectively relieve symptoms such as dryness, itching, pain, hoarseness, and constipation in patients with upper respiratory tract infections.
2. Juice: By juicing pears, or adding a little fat大海, winter melon seeds, and rock sugar, then boiling and drinking it, it can moisturize the throat and replenish body fluids, especially beneficial for those with dry throats due to dry weather or a fiery constitution.
3. Rock Sugar Steamed Pear: Rock sugar steamed pear is a traditional Chinese therapeutic delicacy. It can nourish the lungs, relieve coughs, and remove phlegm, providing excellent moistening and protective effects on the throat.
4. Pear Beverages: “Pear Loquat Candy” is renowned both domestically and internationally. It is made by boiling pears with honey and is particularly effective for patients suffering from lung heat and persistent coughing.