Yuanping Pears

Yuanping Pears

　　Origin: Yuanping County, Xinzhou Region, Shanxi Province

　　Produced in Yuanping County, Xinzhou Region. Yuanping is one of the well-known pear-producing areas in China.

　　The main varieties of Yuanping Pears include Summer Pear: Autumn Skin Pear, Oil Pear, Perfume Pear, Yellow Pear, Talent Pear, and Sliced Pear. In addition, Crisp Pear has been widely cultivated over the past decade or so. Yuanping Pears are characterized by their large size, thin skin, high juice content, crisp texture, sweet taste, fine flesh, and delicious flavor.

　　Yuanping Pears have a long cultivation history, and local farmers and pear growers have accumulated extensive experience in planting and storage. Pears harvested in the current year can be stored for 6 to 7 months after ripening. Some can even be kept until the new pears of the following year hit the market. Early-ripe pears, when stored in cellars, change color from yellow-green to pure yellow, and their taste shifts from slightly acidic when first ripe to purely sweet. Their combination of good quality, affordability, and ease of storage is why Yuanping Pears are widely distributed and popular among consumers.