Nashi
Similar in shape to an apple and taste more like a pear. They are a firm, crisp, juicy fruit with a yellowish-green russetted skin and a white flesh. Eat fresh, fruit salads and platters.
Varieties
- Nijisseiki (20th Century)
- Hosui
- Kosui
Selection
Choose firm, unblemished fruit. Depending on variety, the colour may be either green-yellow or partially to fully cinnamon/brown russetted. Avoid fruit that is soft or rubbery.
Storage
Best stored in refrigerator crisper.
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