When shopping for Asian Pears, how can you tell which one is sweet?

I bought a couple one day, they came out so juicy and sweet. Then couple weeks after bought from the same co. that made them and they came not as sweet.

Please help to pick out some juicy - sweet ones.
Thanks!!

2007-05-03T09:57:58Z

But how can I tell by looking / touching them if they are any good?

Felix2007-05-08T17:31:03Z

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a sweet smell..

gardenerswv2007-05-01T12:11:22Z

Because Asian pears ripen on the tree, they are ripe and ready to eat when you buy them. Best eaten cold and crisp, keep them refrigerated and humidified in a loosely closed plastic bag. Most varieties will keep as long as three months and some like 20th Century, as long as five, but they tend to acquire a wine-like flavor if kept too long.

Large fruits can be cut in half and refrigerated in plastic wrap. The flesh of Asian pears does not brown as readily as that of European pears. Some varieties develop internal discoloration, but this is caused by excess sugar, not oxidation. Though not attractive, it does not affect flavor

iLove2007-05-01T12:10:19Z

They are soft!!! Everything soft is sweet just like a cookie

Scrap master2007-05-09T06:45:56Z

Look for the slightly soft ones, but not bruised

nono2007-05-08T10:22:57Z

somewhat soft, sweet aroma, speckled are good and sweet

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