Organic Kingdom

Hungarian BIO Organic Kingdom Conference pear, packaged

The pear is native from Western Europe through North Africa all the way to Asia. Today, we know more than 5000 pear varieties, of which 25 are cultivated, and about 10 varieties reach the market, including summer, autumn, and winter types. It contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, and iodine, and is also a rich source of vitamins: it contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and E.

Interesting facts

The first cultivated varieties were developed by the Greeks approximately three thousand years ago. Theophrastus already distinguished cultivated pears from wild pears in the 3rd century BC and detailed the method of grafting. In Roman times, forty different varieties were already cultivated: with colors ranging from green to yellow, brown, and red, the pear is still one of our most color-diverse fruits today, its shape ranging from the elongated, bottom-widening, typical pear shape to the roundish, apple-like form.

Usage

Primarily, we consume it raw, but pear soup can also be made from it, and it can be used stuffed, as a side dish, in sauces, or in cakes. Due to its medium pectin content, a thicker jam or preserve can only be cooked with a longer cooking time, or by adding other high-pectin fruits or gelling agents.

Producer information

The Organic Kingdom organic farm is located in Kölcse, in the heart of the Szatmár region, in an untouched, less-discovered natural environment. The Szatmár region is often referred to as Hungary's "orchard," famous for its apples, plums, walnuts, and sour cherries. The nature reserves in the area are ideal for organic farming.

The origins of the business date back to 1997, when they started growing vegetables as a family farm. The one-hectare area quickly expanded, and today they cultivate vegetables and fruits on 50 hectares. In 2003, they built a cold storage facility and packaging plant with a capacity of 600 tons.

In 2004, they switched to organic farming and have since not used artificial fertilizers, synthetic pesticides, or herbicides. Their environmental awareness and the preservation of their natural environment are of paramount importance to them.

Since 2005, they have been exporting to European Union countries and Israel, and are also present in the domestic market. Organic Kingdom Kft. was founded in 2008 for the distribution, processing, and export of organic vegetables and fruits. From the outset, they have offered long-term cooperation to local organic growers.

Product information

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