Gaoping Dahuang pear

Gaoping is known as the hometown of pears. There are more than ten varieties of pears here, such as rhubarb pear, peeled pear and summer pear. As early as the Sui Dynasty, Gaoping rhubarb pear was once named as a tribute treasure by the royal family. Its main characteristics are strong flavor, fragrant taste, sweet and palatable taste, and high content of various vitamins and minerals. Among them, the quality of Dahuang pear produced in Zhentielu Village of Chentu District is the best, and its common name is "Tielu pear". Gaoping Dahuang pear concentrated production areas are Sizhuang, Yonglu, Busan, Zhaozhuang, Yechuan, Chenqu, Tuanchi and Chengguan in Gaoping City. The fruit of Gaoping Dahuang pear is yellow, large and tidy, with thick skin, waxy, storable, white flesh, juicy and crisp, and moderate sweetness and sourness. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, he paid tribute to the imperial court. The edible part of the fruit accounts for 86% of the fruit weight, with a sugar content of 3.9%, an acid content of 0.33%, and a variety of amino acids and vitamins. It can dispel fire, moisten lung and help digestion. (Gaoping) Modern medical research found that rhubarb pears contain sugar, fat, protein, vitamin C and organic acids. Rhubarb pear is sweet and slightly astringent, and has the functions of clearing away summer heat, quenching thirst, promoting digestion and stopping diarrhea. The juice of rhubarb pear contains an enzyme similar to gastric juice, which can decompose protein and help digestion, so it is really beneficial to eat a few slices of yellow pear after meals, especially after eating meat and greasy food. In addition, the sugar, salt and enzyme in Dahuang pear have diuretic effect, and also have certain auxiliary dietotherapy effect on nephritis, hypertension, edema, bronchitis and cough. Gaoping Rhubarb Pear is distributed in Hexi Town, Macun Town, Mishan Town, Sizhuang Town, Chenqu Town, Yechuan Town, Sanjia Town, Beishi Town, Shennong Town, Jianning Township, Shimo Township, Yuancun Township and Yonglu Township of Gaoping City. Gaoping Dahuang pear is a geographical indication protection product.
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