Pear - Kashmiri Nakh

Kashmir Nakhs are small-medium conical shaped pears with soft green skin and crisp white juicy flesh. Ripe nakhs have sweet-floral taste with low acidity. 

Nutrition highlights:

• Pears are rich in Vit C, K, provitamin A, folate, potassium, and copper that may support eye, skin, and heart health
• Rich in fiber pears support gut and digestive health¬†
• Peel of pears contain crucial antioxidant called¬†quercetin that may boost heart health¬†

Ways to enjoy Nakhs:

• Nakhs are best enjoyed raw to savor their crunchy and juicy texture. Their flesh does not turn brown once cut.¬†
• You can also add them to salads, or to cakes, puddings, or muffins.¬†

Ripening:

• Indian pears ripen to the tree and do not ripen after picking
  

Storage:

• Nakhs have great shelf life and are easy to store. They last up to 7 days at room temperature and three weeks in refrigerator.¬†