Asian Pear
"A refreshing, sweet and crunchy delight"
The Asian Pear is a sweet and crunchy fruit with a unique texture, often described as a combination of an apple and a pear
Also known as
Nashi Pear, Oriental Pear, Chinese Pear
Botanical name
Pyrus pyrifolia
Product Details
PLU Code
4406
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Native to East Asia, with China, Japan and Korea being major producers
Temperature
-1 to 1°C (30 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
12-20 weeks
Status
Approved
About Asian Pear
Asian Pears are typically round in shape and have a thin, edible skin that ranges in color from green to yellow to brown depending on the variety
Nutrition Information
Asian Pear nutrition facts per 100 grams serving: Energy 42 kcal, Carbohydrates 11 grams, Fiber 0.6 gram, Sugars 8.6 grams, Protein 0.38 gram. Fat content is negligible.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for Asian (Chinese and Japanese) pears. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-1 to 1°C (30 to 34°F)
Humidity
90-95%
Packaging
Shallow ventilated crates, wrapped in sleeves or individual wrapping
Shelf Life
12-20 weeks
Storage Notes: Asian pears lose water readily and shrivel, so high humidity must be maintained in storage. Highest freezing point: -1.5°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 205-209.
Applies to: Asian (Chinese and Japanese) 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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