pear
nutrient value
Pears are great as a fibre source and for a fruit is high in energy. They contain a small amount of vitamins A and C. Wild pears are native to Europe and Asia where the have grown for millennia, and they have always occupied a special place in royal courts.
Trivia
The pear is actually a member of the rose family. One of the world’s most familiar pears actually originated in Australia in 1896 when Charles Henry Packham got busy with the fruit crossings. There are literally thousands of varieties of pears in the world.
