The color of pears combines white with green, consistent, crunchy and easy to chew. Its meat does not have much juice, but it is very sweet and its aroma stands out a lot.

Pears are grown in central Chile, mainly in the Maule, Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins and Metropolitan regions. Sixteen different types of pears are grown in Chile.

The Chilean market represents 10% of world pear production. Chilean pears are available from January to October.

Benefits

It is very rich in vitamin A, B, B2, C and E; As well as in Iron and folic acid.

The fiber that pears have help maintain a feeling of satiety and regulates intestinal transit.

Beneficial for people suffering from anemia or mineral deficiencies.

It has an anti-inflammatory effect, reduces pain and symptoms associated with arthritis, gout and rheumatic diseases.

They lower cholesterol, protect the cardiovascular system and prevent heart disease.

  • Main varieties

    Packhams

  • Annual harvest

    +1500 tons

  • Harvesting regions

    V – Metropolitan Region – VI – VII

  • Main destinations

    Latin America

Varieties and months of harvest

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