Pear from Puigcerdà
Pear is a sweet fruit closely linked to Puigcerdà and already in the Middle Ages it was a product of distinctive quality of the town. After many years in regression, since it was almost only cultivated for self-consumption, its consumption has once again gained momentum. The sudden thermal variations in the area favor the quality taste of these pears.
The pear variety grown in Puigcerdà is the doyenné de comice, a pear with a fine, juicy and sweet pulp, taste qualities conferred by the climate of the area, with high contrasts between day and night. It is a variety of large fruit, and the epidermis is thin, light green with red coloration due to sunlight. Despite the high quality of the Puigcerdà pear, its cultivation is currently in recession and there is only one family from Puigcerdà that commercializes this fruit. A very traditional recipe of the region linked to this product is duck with pears, although it is also consumed fresh for dessert or in all kinds of sweet preparations.
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Productes de la terra
Fresh fruit
Season calendar
- GEN
- Feb
- Sea
- Apr
- Never
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- THIRST
- OCT
- nov
- From
Complementary information
Much of the production is distributed to greengrocers in Puigcerdà and the rest are distributed to shops and markets throughout Catalonia.
Attributes and nutritional properties
Tasty and refreshing, it stands out for its contribution of water, fiber and potassium. It contains B vitamins in small quantities. It is mildly astringent due to its composition of tannins (an astringent substance present in many plant tissues), which also have an anti-inflammatory effect, so it is beneficial, if taken cooked, in case of diarrhea and other digestive disorders such as gastritis and ulcers. Due to its diuretic effect, it is also beneficial in case of fluid retention. In addition, thanks to their low content of carbohydrates (sugars), they are highly recommended for those suffering from diabetes.
