How Do You Ripen Nanguo Pears? A Few Simple and Practical Methods

The Nanguo pear is a relatively common pear variety in northern cities, with a sweet taste that makes it very popular. But since some are still unripe when picked, they are not very tasty, so how do you ripen Nanguo pears?

1. How do you ripen Nanguo pears?

Method 1: Ripening with bananas

Materials: unripe Nanguo pears, bananas, pears.

Steps: 1. Confirm that the Nanguo pears are not yet fully ripe.

2. Put the Nanguo pears into a plastic bag.

3. Add the bananas.

4. Add the pears.

5. Tie the bag tightly.

6. Open it after two or three days and they are ready to eat.

Method 2: Ripening with japonica rice (short-grain rice)

Materials: japonica rice, unripe Nanguo pears.

Steps:

1. Put the Nanguo pears into the japonica rice.

2. Use the japonica rice to completely cover the Nanguo pears.

3. Seal the opening.

4. Open the bag after 3-4 days.

Method 3: Ripening with an ethylene solution

Materials: ethylene solution, unripe Nanguo pears.

Steps:

1. Lay the Nanguo pears flat on the ground.

2. Pour the ethylene solution into a spray bottle.

3. Add water to dilute the ethylene solution.

4. Spray it evenly over the surface of the Nanguo pears.

5. Cover the Nanguo pears with newspaper or a plastic bag.

6. Open it the next day.

Method 4: Ripening with newspaper

Wrap the Nanguo pears in newspaper and place them in a warmer spot at home. After a few days, open the newspaper and they will be ripe.

2. What are the benefits of Nanguo pears?

1. Nanguo pears contain a natural antioxidant component called anthocyanin. After being absorbed by the human body, anthocyanin can soften blood vessels and increase their elasticity. It can both speed up blood flow and increase the activity of hemoglobin, and it has a very noticeable effect on preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases that occur at high rates in middle-aged and elderly people.

2. Because Nanguo pears contain large amounts of anthocyanin and amino acids, these substances can reduce and lower oxidative reactions in the human body, and can also scavenge free radicals, with the effect of delaying aging and extending lifespan.

3. The nutritional value of Nanguo pears is the highest among all pears. Their soluble solids are around 15%, and their acid content is very high; this acidic component can help balance acids and bases. Nanguo pears contain many trace elements, about 37 kinds, and the levels of iron, zinc and potassium in particular are especially high. Eating them regularly helps improve the function of the body's various organs.