The Nashi Pear, Sand Pear, Apple Pear or Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) or simply Bapple is a species of pear native to eastern Asia, where it is widely grown for its edible fruit. It is often referred to as the Korean Pear, Japanese Pear or Taiwan Pear. In India, the fruit is commonly known as Nashpati. Nashi pear usually means bred cultivars of Yamanashi. (Yamanashi is wild nashi pears whose fruits are inedible because there are small, hard and sour.) These are juicy, round pears that are shaped like apples. Because of the resemblance, they are sometimes known as "apple pears". They are a popular fruit, eaten as a thirst quencher. They are sweet on the tree and are eaten crisp.
Once reserved as a food to be served only to the wealthy and to Chinese nobles, Nashi pears have been grown, cultivated, and eaten for centuries. Little is known about their origin... it's estimated that they began appearing at least 3,000 years ago in China.
Nashi pears are a great source of dietary fiber, and they're also very high in potassium and other essential minerals. They contain nearly 10% of the USRDA for Vitamin C, and a high concentration of folates, which make up the Vitamin B complex group. These vitamins are essential for metabolic activity and red blood cell production.
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