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ໝາກຈອງ / Asian Pear

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Scientific Name / Family
Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm.f.) Nakai / Rosaceae
Synonyms
Ficus pyrifolia Burm.f.
Pyrus pyrifolia var. pyrifolia
Pyrus serotina Rehder
Other Names
Thai: ສາລີ່
Eng: Asian pear, Chinese pear, Nashi pear, Korean pear, Japanese pear, Taiwan pear, Sand pear
Botanical Description

The Asian Pear is a tree native to the western part of China. It has a pyramid shape and produces white flowers in bunches. The fruit of the Asian Pear is round and comes in yellow, green, red, orange, and brown colors. The flesh of the fruit is soft and juicy, with a slightly sweet and sour taste. It has a fragrant aroma and contains small oval-shaped seeds that are black or brown to black

 

Distribution in Laos

Asian Pear trees are found in the northern part of the country, especially in Xieng Khouang, Hua Phan, and Phongsaly provinces.

Availability

Asian Pear fruits and leaves can be purchased in the local markets of Xieng Khouang, Hua Phan, and Phongsaly provinces.

Description of Use

Advantages and Uses

 

Asian Pear [AE1] is a sweet fruit that can be eaten blended into juice or eaten fresh to help add freshness. The young leaves can be used in many dishes, especially in Lao vegetable soup, boiled and eaten with chili sauce, etc.

Health Benefits

The Asian Pear strengthens the immune system and helps to relieve various illnesses in the body. It assists in purifying the blood and improving kidney function and helps to balance blood sugar levels and promotes urine flow.

Sources: medthai

Asian Pear Nutrient Profile (per 100 grams)

  • Energy: 42 grams
  • Protein: 0.5 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 10.65 grams
  • Fat: 0.23 grams
  • Fiber: 3.6 grams
  • Calcium: 8 mg (2% of daily value)
  • Phosphorus: 11 mg (2% of daily value)
  • Vitamin K: 17 micrograms (2% of daily value)
  • Vitamin B1: 0.009 mg (1% of daily value)
  • Vitamin B2: 0.01 mg (1% of daily value)
  • Vitamin B3: 0.07 mg (1% of daily value)
  • Vitamin C: 3.8 mg (5% of daily value)
  • Magnesium: 8 mg (2% of daily value)
  • Vitamin E: 0.12 mg (1% of daily value).
References / Citations
Medthai. 2017. ສາລີ່ ສັບພະຄຸນ ແລະ ປະໂຫຍດຂອງສາລີ່ 20 ຂໍ້.
THAKUR Anirudh, J. S. K ANWAR. 2008. Micropropagation of ‘Wild pear’ Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm F.) Nakai. II. Induction of Rooting. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca. Pages 104-111. ISSN 1842-4309.
Zafrul Haq, Z. A. Kaloo. 2010. In vitro micro propagation of “sand pear” Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai. Volume 4. Pages 358-361.
Lee, G. et_al. (2021). Anti-Inflammatory Effects of the Fraction from the Leaves of Pyrus pyrifolia on LPS-Stimulated THP-1 Cells. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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