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5.24 g · 10% DV target
A crisp and effervescent fermented beverage, pear cider offers a lighter floral profile than apple cider while delivering the caloric density typical of fruit-based alcohols.
Pear cider is distinct from whole pears in its health associations; while whole pear consumption is consistently linked to a lower risk of certain cancers and dementia, cider intake does not share these protective associations .568
Consumption of beer and cider is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, a finding consistent with the broader established link between alcohol intake and cancer risk .8
Unlike whole pears, which provide dietary fibre and polyphenols (plant compounds that influence colour and metabolic activity) that may aid in weight maintenance, the fermentation and processing of cider typically remove these structural benefits .459
Early research suggests that while whole fruit intake is inversely related to certain health risks, liquid versions like apple or pear cider do not show the same significant associations with cognitive health or disease prevention .6
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
5.24 g · 10% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store upright; once opened, consume within 24 hours for best carbonation.
Unopened bottles should be kept away from light to prevent skunking.
Orchards provide carbon sequestration, though glass packaging and transport are the primary carbon drivers.
While often called pear cider, traditional versions made specifically from juice-only perry pears are technically known as perry, a distinction dating back to at least the 17th century.