Every now and then we get some bad pears...well, they're not bad, they're great, but most have bruises. Some are close to perfect, some have bruises all over them. Buy at your own risk! Pears are a great source of fiber; vitamin B2, C, and E; and potassium. Pears contain the water soluble fiber, pectin...even more than apples! Pectin helps lower cholesterol levels and helps tone your intestines.