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Talgar Pears
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Description/Taste
Talgar pears are medium to large, elongated fruits that have an asymmetrical, curved shape with a bulbous base tapering slightly to a rounded neck. The skin is semi-smooth, shiny, covered in lenticels, and is green-yellow when ripe, displaying red-pink patches and spots from exposure to the sun. Underneath the surface, the flesh is crisp, aqueous, granular, and cream-colored to ivory, encasing a central core filled with small, black-brown seeds. Talgar pears, when ripe, are mild with a light and sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Talgar pears are available in the late summer through winter.
Current Facts
Talgar pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are an elongated, slender variety that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Also known as Talgar Beauty pears, Talgar pears were developed in Kazakhstan and were named after a town in the region of Almaty. Talgar pears were created to have improved tolerance to frost and resistance to disease, and are a popular autumn variety in Central Asia, Russia, and Ukraine. The pears are also valued for their unique, elongated shape, crunchy texture, and sweet flavor, commonly consumed as a dessert variety.
Nutritional Value
Talgar pears are a good source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help protect the immune system against external aggressors, and fiber, which can help increase digestion. The pears also contain some calcium, copper, vitamin K, and potassium.
Applications
Talgar pears are best suited for raw applications as their crunchy, sweet flesh is showcased when consumed fresh, out-of-hand. The pears can be eaten with the skin on, or they can be sliced and layered over cheese and bread, tossed into green salads, topped over ice cream, or mixed into fruit bowls. They can also be sliced and stirred into stews, boiled and served over yogurt or porridge, cooked into jams, or blended into juices. Talgar pears pair well with nuts such as pecans, almonds, and walnuts, red onions, cucumbers, fruits such as cranberries, apples, and grapes, vanilla, honey, cheeses such as gruyere and gorgonzola, and meats such as pork, sausage, and smoked fish. The fresh pears will ripen at room temperature and can then be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Research Institute for Fruit Growing and Viticulture is one of the top centers for fruit variety development. Formed by the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), which is an organization that originally started as a program to employ former weapons scientists to give them a safe place to continue to create science-based technology, the ISTC began branching out and forming new research sites such as the Kazakh Institute. The Kazakh Research Institute became an established site for research and project studies to streamline agricultural methods and improve fruit varieties. The institute has studied and created over fifty-nine new varieties of fruit, including berries, grapes, apples, stone fruit, and pears such as the Talgar.
Geography/History
Talgar pears were created at the Kazakh Research Institute for Fruit Growing and Viticulture in Almaty, Kazakhstan. In the late 1950s, breeder A. N. Katseiko used free pollination techniques to develop the Talgar cultivar, and it took over thirty years for the variety to pass state trials and be acknowledged as a new pear. When released in 1991, Talgar pears were listed in the State Plant Variety Register, and today the variety is primarily cultivated in Kazakhstan, Russia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
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Otegen Batyr vegetable store
ул. Илийский Тракт, Отеген-Батыр, Казахстан About 18 days ago, 9/18/22 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears of Ile Alatau foothills 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofresh Market
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 182 days ago, 4/07/22 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears of 2021 harve 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 243 days ago, 2/05/22 Sharer's comments : Sweet and juicy local pears are the.most favorite by the residents of Almaty 
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
улица Жарокова, Казахфильм, Алматы, Казахстан About 280 days ago, 12/30/21 Sharer's comments : delicious sweet and healthy Talgar pear 
Kazakhfilm weekend food fair
улица Жарокова, Казахфильм, Алматы, Казахстан About 284 days ago, 12/26/21 Sharer's comments : delicious, sweet and delicious pear 
Eco fresh market
Микрорайон Казахфильм, 17/1, 050023, Алматы, Казахфильм About 295 days ago, 12/14/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears of unique sour flavor 
Magnum cash and carry
Микрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль About 308 days ago, 12/01/21 Sharer's comments : Sweet Talgar pears of Kazakhstan 
Kazakhstan, Almaty, Green Bazaar, Zhibek zholy str
Green Bazaar Kok bazaar
Kazakhstan, Almaty, Zhibek zholy street, 53 About 321 days ago, 11/18/21 Sharer's comments : Delicious Talgar pears in The Green Bazaar of Almaty 
Magnum supermarket at Mega park mall
About 323 days ago, 11/16/21 Sharer's comments : Sweet and fresh Talgar pears in local supermarket Magnum at Mega park mall 
Yubileyniy supermarket at Abylaikhana avenue, 74
About 325 days ago, 11/15/21 Sharer's comments : Delicious Talgar Pears in local supermarket Yubileyniy 
Vishnevaya 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm food fair
Vishnevaya 13, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 327 days ago, 11/12/21 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Talgar pears $2/kg grown in Ile Alatau foothills 
Kazakhstan, Almaty, Zheltoksan street, 36
About 331 days ago, 11/09/21 Sharer's comments : Delicious Talgar pears in local supermarket Magnum 
Care food supermarket at Kabdolova street
About 333 days ago, 11/07/21 Sharer's comments : Delicious Talgar pears in the local Care food supermarket 
Green Bazaar
Жибек Жолы 53, Алматы 050000, Казахстан About 341 days ago, 10/30/21 Sharer's comments : Beautiful and juicy Talgar pears of Kazakhstan 
Eco Fresh Market
Микрорайон Казахфильм, 17/1, 050023, Алматы, Казахфильм About 343 days ago, 10/27/21 Sharer's comments : Kazakhstani variety of pears called Talgar after the highest peak of Ile Alatau 
Orbita Market
улица Биржана, Алматы, Казахстан About 357 days ago, 10/14/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears of Kazakhstan 
Compass store
Сағадат Нұрмағамбетов, 520, 050007, Алматы, Кок-Тобе, 1 этаж About 359 days ago, 10/11/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears are very juicy and sweet. Variety developed in Kazakhstan 
Small supermarket at Silk way City building
About 368 days ago, 10/02/21 Sharer's comments : delicious and fresh pears at Small supermarket at Silk way City building 
Magnum cash and carry
Микрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль About 374 days ago, 9/26/21 Sharer's comments : Locally developed Kazakh Talgar pears have unique sweet taste 
Yubileinyi super rmarket
проспект Абылай Хана 74, Алматы 050000 About 382 days ago, 9/19/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears grown in Ile Alatau foothills 
Eco fresh market
Микрорайон Казахфильм, 17/1, 050023, Алматы, Казахфильм About 410 days ago, 8/22/21 Sharer's comments : Season for the most loved Talgar pears has started! 
Seifulllin str. 117, Almaty, Kazakhstan
About 512 days ago, 5/12/21 Sharer's comments : Tasty local Talgar pears 
Kazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhsta
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 571 days ago, 3/14/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears from Kyrgyz Republic 
Kazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhsta
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 576 days ago, 3/09/21 Sharer's comments : these seasonal pears grown in Kyrgystan have excellent storage quality. 
Kazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhsta
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 590 days ago, 2/22/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears from Kyrgyzstan are still on sale! 
Samal 2-111, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Galomart supermarket
Samal 2-111, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 593 days ago, 2/20/21 Sharer's comments : pears that grow near the city of Talgar 
zakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, 17/1, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 596 days ago, 2/17/21 Sharer's comments : Traditional Talgar pears now imported from Kyrgyzstan 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Weekend food fair
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 599 days ago, 2/14/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears from Talgar village next to Almaty 
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 601 days ago, 2/11/21 Sharer's comments : Sweet and juicy locally bred Talgar pears 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 604 days ago, 2/09/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears grown in North Tian Shan next to Almaty city 
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district, 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 608 days ago, 2/05/21 Sharer's comments : The most loved local pears variety Talgar, named after the highest peak of Ile Alatau 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 611 days ago, 2/02/21 Sharer's comments : The winter is close to its end, but thr Talgar pear is still available 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 614 days ago, 1/30/21 Sharer's comments : Sweet Talgar pears grown in Ile Atau foothills by local farmers 
Grocery store "Small"
ул. Исиналиева 13,, Алматы, Казахстан About 616 days ago, 1/28/21 Sharer's comments : Swet and juicy locally developed Talgar pears 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Weekend food fair
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 621 days ago, 1/23/21 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears grown in North Tianshan foothills 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 624 days ago, 1/20/21 Sharer's comments : Sweet and juicy local pears variety Talgar 
Martebe 1, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Vegetable convenient store
Martebe 1, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 635 days ago, 1/09/21 Sharer's comments : Sweet Talgar pears are ending up at local stores 
Isinaliyeva 34, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm Weekend food fair
Isinaliyeva 34, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 648 days ago, 12/27/20 Sharer's comments : Talgar pear turns yellow by winter 
Isinaliyeva 34, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhfilm Weekend food fair
Isinaliyeva 34, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 655 days ago, 12/20/20 Sharer's comments : beautiful and rich in taste Talgar pear 
Isinaliyeva 34, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Weekend food fair
Isinaliyeva 34, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 663 days ago, 12/12/20 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears are sold outside at freezing temperatures 
Samal microdistrict-2, 111, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Galomart supermarket
Samal microdistrict-2, 111, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 666 days ago, 12/08/20 Sharer's comments : Local pear variety Talgar 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 674 days ago, 12/01/20 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears locally developed and grown 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 678 days ago, 11/27/20 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears are well stored in cold season 
Almaty, Vishnyovaya street, 27 , weekend food fair
Kazakhfilm weekend street food fair
Almaty, Vishnyovaya street, 27 About 691 days ago, 11/14/20 Sharer's comments : Talgar pear is very popular because it beautiful and tasty. 
Almagul micro district 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum cash and carry
Almagul micro district 18A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 694 days ago, 11/11/20 Sharer's comments : eautiful Talgar pears are very popular in Almaty 
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm micro district, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 704 days ago, 11/01/20 Sharer's comments : Quite big Talgar pears are still in season in Almaty region 
Al Fabari avenue 77/8, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Esentai Gourme
Al Fabari avenue 77/8, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 707 days ago, 10/29/20 Sharer's comments : Talgar pears of Talgar province are famous for their juiciness and great taste in Kazakhstan 
Kazakh film microdistrict, Isinaliyeva 17, Almaty,
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakh film microdistrict, Isinaliyeva 17,Almaty, Kazakhstan About 714 days ago, 10/21/20 
Kazakh film microdistrict, Isinaliyeva 17, Almaty,
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakh film microdistrict, Isinaliyeva 17,Almaty, Kazakhstan About 723 days ago, 10/12/20 Sharer's comments : Seasonal tasty Talgar pear grown in North Tian Shan foothills |
