Hetao Apple-Pear

Hetao Apple-Pear

　　The apple-pear is one of the precious fruits in the cold temperate regions of northern China. It is grown throughout the Bayannur League area, with over 30 years of cultivation history. Due to its appearance, it is also known as the "ugly pear."

　　The apple-pear is of high quality, vigorous in growth, with an average single fruit weight of 250 grams and a maximum of 850 grams. Its skin is yellowish-green, the flesh is tender and crisp, and it is rich in juice and high in sugar content. The apple-pear has high nutritional value — every 100 grams of the fruit contains 0.1 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbohydrates, 0.01 milligrams of thiamine, 0.2 milligrams of niacin, and 3 milligrams of vitamin C, all of which are essential nutrients for the human body. Additionally, it offers health benefits such as strengthening the spleen, moistening dryness, softening blood vessels, soothing the stomach, relieving vomiting and diarrhea, reducing inflammation, and easing coughs.

　　The apple-pear is especially good at storage. Fruits kept undamaged in a regular root cellar can be preserved until May or June of the following year. Their flavor improves even more after storage.

　　The apple-pear is one of the main fruit varieties produced in Bayannur. It is grown throughout the region, with abundant yields in areas such as Linhe District, Hanggin Rear Banner, and Dengkou County. Another major feature of the apple-pear is its suitability for long-term storage — it can generally be stored for about 150 to 200 days. After storage, the skin turns light yellow with a slight red hue, giving it an appealing color and even better taste, making it enjoyable for guests to sample.