Description
Pears are valuable fruits that have been widely used and savored for their delicious flavor since ancient times. Pear has a unique nutrient qualities. Pears fruit is packed with health benefiting nutrients such as dietary fiber, anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins, which are necessary for optimum health also Pears are a good source of dietary fiber. 100 gm fruit provides 3.1 gm or 8% of fiber per 100 gm. Regular eating of this fruit may offer protection against colon cancer. In addition, pear fruit is one of the very low calorie fruits; provides just 58 calories per 100gm. They contain good quantities of vitamin C. Fresh fruits provide about 7% of RDA per 100 gm. The fruit is a good source of minerals such as copper, iron, potassium, manganese and magnesium as well as B-complex vitamins such as folates, riboflavin and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6). Pears have been suggested in various traditional medicines in the treatment of colitis, chronic gallbladder disorders, arthritis, and gout.
Minimum Weight: 500 gm