Conference Pear
"Sweet and juicy, a classic pear variety."
Conference Pear is a popular and sought-after pear variety known for its sweet and juicy flesh.
Also known as
Commission, Bosc, Williams' Bon Chrétien
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
3017
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Conference Pears originated in England and are now grown in many parts of the world, including Europe, the US, and South America.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Conference Pear
Conference Pears have a long, slender neck and a rounded body, with a smooth skin that turns from green to yellow as they ripen.
Nutrition Information
Conference Pear is a nutrient-rich fruit providing several essential vitamins and minerals. The approximate nutrition facts for 100 grams of Conference Pear are as follows:
Energy 57 kcal
Carbohydrates 13.7 grams consisting of sugar 9.2 grams and dietary fibre 4.4 grams
Protein 0.6 grams
Fat 0.1 grams
Vitamin C 3 milligrams
Potassium 116 milligrams
Folate 6 micrograms
Copper 0.1 milligrams
Manganese 0.1 milligrams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for European pears in general (Pacific Northwest commercial practice; all cultivars). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Humidity
90-94%
Packaging
Ventilated crates, boxes or bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation
Storage Notes: Pears are very temperature sensitive and are held just below freezing, so precise temperature control is needed to avoid freezing, and high humidity or polyethylene liners help limit their rapid moisture loss. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 471-480.
Applies to: European pears in general (Pacific Northwest commercial practice; all cultivars).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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