Changba Pear [Shandong Longkou Specialty]

What is a long pear? Authentic Shandong Longkou specialty: Changba pear

Content summary:Do you want to know what Changba pear is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Longkou, Shandong Province - Changba Pear. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Changba Pear. The full text takes about 7 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Changba Pear and its nutritional value? What are the characteristics of Changba pear products? How did the history of Changba pear come about? The method of making long handled pears, etc

Basic Introduction to Changba Pear

Changba Pear is a variety of pear originating from Longkou City (formerly known as "Huangxian") in Shandong Province. It is said that it was first planted in Cuijia Village, Dongjiang Town, with a history of more than 270 years. It has a sweet and sour taste and a very good taste

The long handled pear is truly a pear as its name suggests. Its handle is very long and distinctive, making it easy for people to remember it once they see it

Pear fruits are delicious, with crispy and juicy flesh, a sweet and sour taste, and a fragrant and beautiful flavor. Rich in sugar, protein, fat, carbohydrates, and various vitamins, it plays an important role in human health. Pears have the function of clearing and nourishing the lungs. People who eat more pears have a much lower chance of catching a cold than those who do not eat or eat less pears, so some scientists and doctors refer to pears as "all-round healthy fruits" or "general practitioners". Due to the serious air pollution caused by social development, pears can improve respiratory system and lung function, have a moisturizing effect on the lungs, and reduce the impact of dust and smoke in the air on the lungs. Pear fruits can also be processed into dried pears, preserved pears, pear paste, pear juice, canned pears, etc. They can also be used to make wine and vinegar. Pear fruit also has medical value, which can help with digestion, moisten the lungs and clear the heart, reduce phlegm, cough, fever, and detoxify sores. It also has diuretic and laxative effects. Pear wood is delicate, with moderate softness and hardness, and is the raw material for carving seals and high-end furniture. The sugar content of pears is below 15%, and the daily consumption can be 300-500g, which can be eaten by diabetics. Pear flesh is crispy, juicy, sweet and sour, nutritious, and beneficial to health

Pear fruit is usually eaten, not only delicious and juicy, sweet with a hint of acidity, but also nutritious, containing a variety of vitamins and fiber. Different types of pears have completely different tastes and textures. Pears can be eaten raw or steamed before consumption. In terms of medical efficacy, pears can moisten the lungs, dispel phlegm and cough, relieve constipation, promote digestion, and also benefit the cardiovascular system. But pears are prone to damage the spleen and stomach due to their cold nature, so they should not be eaten too much. In addition to being consumed as a fruit, pears can also be used for ornamental purposes

Eating pears on the day of wakening up:

Eating pears is a taboo in many festivals, such as Mid-Autumn Festival and New Year's Eve, where pears are not placed, and the word "leave" is a taboo. However, eating pears during the Awakening of Insects season symbolizes separation from pests, and also keeps diseases away from the body during the unpredictable spring weather. During the Awakening of Insects season, the climate is relatively dry and can easily cause dryness in the tongue and coughing due to external factors. Raw pears have a cold nature and a sweet taste. They have the effects of moistening the lungs, relieving cough, nourishing yin, and clearing heat

Method of making long handled pears

Patients with dry cough in late autumn and early winter should use pear diet

Firstly, pertussis. 1 pear, remove the core, add 3 grams of dried Fritillaria or 1 gram of ephedra, steam until cooked, remove the medicine, eat the pear and drink the soup. Take twice a day

Sixth, asthma and hot cough. 1 pear, prick 50 small holes on top, insert Sichuan pepper into each hole, steam over water until cooked, wait for cooling, remove Sichuan pepper, and eat pear