The Papple is a cross between Chinese and Japanese pear species. It is highly attractive with a red-orange blush over a yellow background. It has a mild sweet tropical flavour with a crisp and juicy texture. Papple is unlike the typical European style pear, it's ready to eat and does not need time to ripen and soften.
How to Pick:
Pick a papple pear that is firm, dense with a nice red blush.
Be gentle with Papple, their skin are very delicate and marks easily!
How to Store:
Store Papple in the fridge and handle with care – they’re delicate, despite their firmness.
Where it's Grown:
All Papples are grown in Goulburn Valley, Victoria
Health Benefits:
Pears are high in fibre to support a healthy gut, and a good source of folate.*
*Based on one medium pear (150g), as party of a heathy balanced diet
Did you know:
Papple pears are a crossed between Asian Pear (Nashi) and european pear (Red William Bartlett).
