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Fun Facts

There are more than 3,000 varieties of pears! You can tell a lot about a pear from the color of its skin. For instance, Bartlett pears are green when they're picked. As they ripen, their skin color signals a flavor change. Green = crunchy. Yellow-green = slightly sweet. Golden yellow = juicy and sweet awesomeness.

Star Power

With vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, pears are loaded with nutrition! There's vitamin C galore, for optimum cell growth and repair. Fiber keeps the plumbing running smoothly, and potassium keeps the heart healthy. Did you know that if a sliced pear doesn't turn brown its iron content is very low?

Quick Preps

PREPARE: Wash pear with veggie wash if not organic. Keep whole or cut up.

• Put a pear in your pack for a sweet snack!
• Stir pear chunks into your oatmeal or yogurt.
• Use pears in cobblers or crisps instead of or with apples.
• Add pear slices to salads.
• Place thinly sliced pears into grilled cheese sandwiches.