16 Interesting Facts About Pears

Juicy and ripe pears are to the taste of many. These fruits are a real storehouse of vitamins and nutrients. However, they are not very nutritious, but they are rich in fiber, and therefore they can be considered as a dietary product. Eating pears are not only pleasant but also useful, if, of course, you do not have any individual contraindications to their use. So if you haven't tried them yet, now might be the time to fix them.

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Facts About Pears

1. Scientists have established that the pear was cultivated about three thousand years ago in Ancient Greece.
2. The pear should not be washed down with water to avoid heartburn.
3. Pearwood is so strong that it is sometimes used to make furniture and musical instruments.
4. Most pears in the world are grown in China. You've probably seen the flattened yellow Chinese pears on the shelves. They are incredibly juicy, but not too bright in taste.
5. The largest pear was grown in Japan. Her weight was nearly three kilograms.
6. Pears are considered to be hypoallergenic fruits, but people who react to birch and alder pollen may be allergic to pears.
7. The most popular pear in the world is Bartlett.
8. In the Western Hemisphere, pears began to spread only four hundred years ago.
9. In Switzerland, a specially concentrated syrup is made from pears, which is called "pear honey".
10. In Italy, fruit mustard is made by adding a variety of fruits to the seasoning, including pears.
11. In the 18th century, the pear was also called the "buttery fruit" due to its soft, buttery texture.
12. Some peoples consider the pear to be a "female fruit", as it resembles a female figure in shape and contains a large amount of vitamin E, which helps women to maintain their attractiveness and youth longer.
13. The leaves on a branch of a pear tree grow in a strict order, being at a certain distance from each other and maintaining an inclination of 135 degrees relative to each other. This gives the pears maximum light and moisture.
14. Surprisingly, a soft, juicy, and sweet pear helps to make teeth stronger. It's all about trace elements. Pear contains natural calcium and phosphorus, which work together to strengthen tooth enamel.
15. Some varieties of pears are used as ornamental plants.
16. One pear contains about 20% of the daily fiber for an adult.