Collection: Pears

They were cultivated by the ancient Greeks in the 8th century BC, Homer called them the gift of the gods, they were also worshiped by the Phoenicians and Romans, they were sweetened by Persian kings, and in medieval Italy they already knew 200 different varieties.

Pears are famous for their sweetness. They contain about 12 percent sugars, some varieties even slightly more. Similar to apples, ripe fruits contain three times more fructose than glucose.

Pears contain small amounts of vitamin C, E and A and B complex vitamins. They are quickly digested and speed up digestion and cleanse the intestines. In addition to plums, they are one of the most effective natural remedies against constipation.