Korean Pear 배
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 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
