DRIED PEARS 500g (Standard Grade) (Lightly Sulphured)
- Product Code: PEARS
- Availability: In Stock
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Dried Pears (Droë Pere) are the gentle, elegant member of our dried fruit range — mild and sweet with a floral, slightly honeyed note that distinguishes them from more assertive dried fruits. Dried pears have a beautiful golden colour and a soft, yielding texture that makes them equally pleasurable eaten straight or used in cooking and baking. An underappreciated gem in the dried fruit world.
Nutritional Highlights (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~262 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~70 g |
| Dietary Fibre | ~7.5 g |
| Vitamin C | ~5 mg |
| Copper | ~0.3 mg |
| Potassium | ~533 mg |
Health Benefits
- High dietary fibre — 7.5g per 100g supports digestive regularity and cholesterol management
- Copper for collagen — supports skin health, wound healing and iron absorption
- Gentle on digestion — pears are one of the most easily digested fruits, ideal for sensitive stomachs
- Antioxidant chlorogenic acid — the same compound found in coffee, with protective effects on blood vessels
Goes Well With
- Keimoes Padstal Walnuts — pear and walnut is a sophisticated flavour pairing
- Keimoes Padstal Gorgonzola or blue cheese — the classic pear-and-blue-cheese pairing in dried form
- Keimoes Padstal Honeybush Tea — the gentle sweetness of pear and honeybush is beautiful
Best For
- Cheese boards — dried pear on a cheese platter is a sophisticated choice
- Baking — pear cake, pear tart, pear and ginger loaf
- Gifting — an unusual, elegant dried fruit that surprises and impresses