Chinese Pear
Dublin Core
Title
Chinese Pear
Subject
Description
"The chinese pear is native to East Asia where the tree's flowers are a popular symbol of early spring, and it is a common sight in gardens and the countryside. The fruit is commonly served raw and peeled. It is a popular fruit in Hong Kong renowned for its refreshing sweetness and juicy taste. In cooking, ground pears are used in vinegar- or soy sauce-based sauces as a sweetener, instead of sugar. They are also used when marinating meat, especially beef. In China, the term "sharing a pear" (分梨) is a homophone of "separate" (分离), as a result, sharing a pear with a loved one can be read as a desire to separate from them."
Creator
Unknown
Date
2000 BC
Contributor
Unknown
Rights
Unknown
Relation
Dim Sum
Format
"Benefits:
Fiber,Treating diverticulosis,Weight loss,Cardiovascular disease and cholesterol, Diabetes, Digestion "
Fiber,Treating diverticulosis,Weight loss,Cardiovascular disease and cholesterol, Diabetes, Digestion "
Type
Identifier
Food0001
Coverage
N/A
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Chinese Pear,” Wan Chai Heritage Trail, accessed January 8, 2025, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-26/items/show/75.