Snow pear is a common pear variety that gets its name from its white flesh like snow. It is native to Hebei Province, China, and is one of the specialties of Hebei Province. The fruit of snow pear is round or oblate, the skin is thin and smooth, the flesh is delicate, juicy, sweet, rich in nutritional value, and has a good effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, clearing heat and quenching thirst. In this article, we will introduce the characteristics of the snow pear variety, growing environment, nutrients and how to eat it.
First, the characteristics of the variety.
The fruit of the snow pear is large, with an average single fruit weight of about 250 grams, and the largest fruit can reach more than 1500 grams. The skin of the fruit is yellow-green, the flesh is white, the texture is delicate, juicy and sweet, and it has a strong pear aroma. During the growth process, the leaves of the snow pear are oval or ovate, with serrated teeth on the edges, the crown is umbrella-shaped, the growth is vigorous, it is easy to form flower buds, and the flowering and fruiting are early.
2. Growth environment.
Snow pear is adaptable, hardy, drought-tolerant, barren-tolerant, and less stringent on soil and climate. It is cultivated in Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi and other provinces and regions. In areas with a minimum temperature of -25 in winter, it can grow normally.
3. Nutrients.
Snow pears are very nutritious, containing a variety of vitamins, minerals, and organic acids. Among them, the content of vitamin C is relatively high, containing about 4 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of pulp. In addition, snow pear also contains rich carbohydrates, including high content of glucose and fructose, which has a certain effect on improving the body's immunity. At the same time, the crude fiber and minerals such as potassium and sodium in snowflake pear are also conducive to promoting the body's metabolism and regulating blood pressure.