About
The Korean golden pear — round, honey-skinned and far crisper than it looks. It eats like an apple and drinks like a pear: dense, almost sparkling with juice, with a clean sweetness and none of the graininess of a European pear. Each one is cradled in its own foam net and travels that way, which is why it reaches you without a single bruise. Two to a pack, about 300 g each.
Product details
- Origin
- South Korea
- Taste
- Sweet, floral and honeyed with a juicy finish
- Sweetness
- Medium-high
- Texture
- Smooth and buttery; softens as it ripens
- Shelf life
- 1–2 weeks (ripens at room temperature)
- Storage
- Keeps three to four weeks in the fridge and only gets sweeter. Eat cold, skin on or peeled. Leave the foam net on until you are ready — it is doing real work.
- Nutrition
- High in fibre and vitamin C, with copper and potassium; ~57 kcal per 100 g.
- Best for
- Snacking, Cheese boards, Salads, Poaching & desserts, Smoothies
Frequently asked questions
How do I know when a pear is ripe?
Gently press near the stem — if it gives slightly, it is ready to eat. Pears ripen from the inside out, so a firm bottom is fine.
Should I refrigerate pears?
Ripen them at room temperature first, then refrigerate to hold for a few more days.
Are these pears sweet?
Yes — sweet, floral and very juicy when ripe; milder and crunchier when still firm.
Why is my pear still hard?
Pears are picked mature but firm so they travel well. Leave them out for 2–4 days to ripen and soften.
Can I eat pear skin?
Yes, the skin is thin, edible and rich in fibre. Rinse before eating.
