Anjou Pear
"Sweetness in every bite."
Sweet and succulent, Anjou pears are a popular variety known for their smooth, buttery texture and delicate flavor.
Also known as
D'Anjou Pear
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
4025
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Pears › Small
Origin
Originating from Anjou, France the variety spread globally, now grown mainly in the USA, Europe and South America.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Anjou Pear
Anjou pears are harvested in the fall and typically available from October to July. They have a bell-shaped appearance with a green skin that remains green even when ripe.
Nutrition Information
A 100g serving of Anjou Pear contains approximately
28 calories,
0.6g protein,
6.2g carbohydrates,
14.3g water,
0.1g fat,
2.1g fibre,
3.7g sugar,
3 milligrams of calcium,
6 milligrams of magnesium,
0.2 milligrams of iron,
6 milligrams of potassium,
0.1 milligrams of sodium,
2 milligrams of zinc,
2.5 milligrams of vitamin C.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for 'd'Anjou' pears. 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
Modified atmosphere packaging or polyethylene bags
Storage Notes: d'Anjou is the least ethylene-sensitive pear and senesces slowly in cold storage, but it is prone to superficial (Anjou) scald, which can appear only after fruit are moved to room temperature. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 471-480.
Applies to: 'd'Anjou' pears.
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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