Little Pomegranate Says Popular Science: Sweetness is in the “New”丨Korla Pears are ripe, eat this “treasure among pears” to relieve autumn dryness!

In the cool autumn weather

Take a bite of Korla pear

Thin skin, fine meat, crispy and refreshing

Pear juice down the throat

Moisturizes the dryness of autumn

Q: What’s so special about Korla pear?

Answer: Korla pear is one of Xinjiang's "famous, high-quality and special" fruits. It belongs to the Xinjiang pear species of the genus Pyrus in the Rosaceae family. It is an ancient local variety with strong regional characteristics. It is a natural hybrid of Hanhai pear (the original species of Xinjiang pear) and Yali pear, and has a cultivation history of more than 1,300 years. Korla City, as the core production area of ​​Korla pear, is located in the warm temperate arid climate zone in southern Xinjiang. It has a frost-free period, long sunshine time, high effective accumulated temperature, and a temperature difference of up to 15-20℃ between day and night. Under specific natural conditions, Korla pear has excellent quality.

The Korla pear has the characteristics of thin skin, fine flesh, crispness, juiciness, sweetness and rich aroma. It is known as the "treasure among pears" and the "prince of fruits". It is also called the "nectar of the Western Regions" and the "throat soothing agent in the desert."

Q: What are the nutritional values ​​of Korla pear?

Answer: Korla pear contains a variety of organic acids, vitamins and mineral elements necessary for the human body. It has multiple functions such as protecting the heart, relieving fatigue, improving myocardial vitality, and lowering blood pressure. It is especially popular among consumers in terms of expectoration and cough relief, clearing away heat and relieving summer heat, moistening the lungs and removing dryness. In addition, Korla pear is rich in pectin, which helps digestion.

Q: Why are Korla pears so sweet?

Answer: Korla pears are generally harvested after 146 days of growth, and pears that exceed this time will be more mature. The 2024 Korla pears are scheduled to be harvested on September 1 (146 days) and officially harvested on September 8. Judging from the growth situation, the quality of Korla pears this year will be the best in recent years, and the sugar content is expected to reach more than 12.5 degrees. At the same time, according to sales demand, about 45% of Korla pears need to grow for more than 166 days, and these pears have higher sugar content and better taste.

Q: Where are Korla pears sold?

A: We sell our products in 90% of cities across the country, and have established sales outlets in large and medium-sized cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. At the same time, we have exported our products to more than 20 countries and regions around the world.

Producer: Ding Tao, Yang Tao

Planning: Ding Wen

Copywriter: Ma Xinling

Animation production: Dimna Wusierhan

Sources: Tianshan Net-Xinjiang Daily, Korla Zero Distance, Bayingol Zero Distance

Produced by: Tianshan.com Science Studio