Korean Pear

Korean pear is locally known as Bae (배) and commonly known as Asian pear is a large, round fruit prized for its intense crispness, high water content, and mild sweetness.

• Shape and Size: Large, round, and apple-like in appearance rather than teardrop-shaped like European pears.
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• Skin: Pale yellow, golden-yellow, or bronze-brown with tiny white or brown dots (lenticels) and a slightly rough or rust-like texture.
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• Flesh: Crisp, dense, ivory-white, and naturally grainy due to tiny stone cells. Unlike Western pears, they do not become soft or buttery as they ripen and remain firm to the bite.

Flavor Profile

• Taste: Clean, refreshing, and mildly sweet with a delicate floral or honey-like note and very low acidity.
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• Texture: Exceptionally crunchy and juicy, biting into one releases a high volume of sweet juice.

• Vitamins & Minerals: Good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Copper, and Folate.
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• Antioxidants: Contains polyphenol antioxidants, arbutin, and chlorogenic acid (higher concentration in the skin).