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Korean Pear 배

Calories: 
42 Kcal (per 100g)
Key Nutrients: 
Vitamin C, Potassium, Fiber
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Korean Pear (Bae) (배) is a large and fragrant fruit native to China, Korea, and Japan. The pears are much larger and rounder than other varieties — closer in shape to an apple — and have a brown exterior. The sweet, translucent flesh is very juicy due to a high water content. Korean pears are much crispier and juicier than Western pears, which tend to have a buttery texture.

The pears make for a delicious snack and light dessert, of course, but they are also a great meat tenderizing agent. Their juice is frequently used in marinades for bulgogi and galbi.

Sourcing & Selecting

Korean pears are available at Korean supermarkets. The best ones give off a really sweet scent.
Substitutions: 
Bosc Pears can be used as a substitute, but they may not work as well when used as an ingredient in Korean dishes.
How to Measure: 
1 Korean Pear is between 200-300 grams.
Storage: 
Wrap in newspaper and refrigerate. We also recommend using a large Airtight Containers to keep them crispy and fresh.
Nutrition and Health Facts: 

Korean pears are a good source of dietary fiber and are low in calories. They are also highly alkaline, have an 85% water content, and are a good source of Vitamins C and K.

Per 100 grams

Proximates
Water g 88.25
Energy kcal 42
Protein g 0.50
Total lipid (fat) g 0.23
Carbohydrate, by difference g 10.65
Fiber, total dietary g 3.6
Sugars, total g 7.05

Minerals
Calcium, Ca mg 4
Iron, Fe mg 0.00
Magnesium, Mg mg 8
Phosphorus, P mg 11
Potassium, K mg 121
Sodium, Na mg 0
Zinc, Zn mg 0.02

Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid mg 3.8
Thiamin mg 0.009
Riboflavin mg 0.010
Niacin mg 0.219
Vitamin B-6 mg 0.022
Folate, DFE µg 8
Vitamin B-12 µg 0.00
Vitamin A, RAE µg 0
Vitamin A, IU IU 0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) mg 0.12
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) µg 0.0
Vitamin D IU 0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) µg 4.5

Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated g 0.012
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated g 0.049
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated g 0.055
Cholesterol mg 0

Source: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2471

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