Small ripe plain flesh pieces are safe. Remove core and seeds — they contain cyanogenic compounds. Avoid canned pears in syrup, dried sweetened slices, and dessert preparations with spices or sweeteners.
Pears are sweet tree fruits eaten fresh, poached, baked, or canned, sold in varieties such as Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou. Naturally sweet with water and fiber.
Products include canned fruit in syrup, pear sauces, juices, and dried snacks that concentrate sugar compared with fresh fruit.
Pear slices in salads or desserts are often coated with syrup or cinnamon. Prepared desserts may also add butter and sweeteners.
