Asian/Nashi - Brown Pear
"Distinct Asian Pear"
An Asian pear in the brown market-type category. Asian pears belong to a distinct cultivated pear species, rather than being European pear cultivars.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Pyrus pyrifolia
Product Details
PLU Code
4408
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Southern China, Indo-China
Temperature
-1 to 1°C (30 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
12-20 weeks
Status
Approved
About Asian/Nashi - Brown Pear
The botanical identity is Pyrus pyrifolia.
Nutrition Information
Pears, asian, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 168177, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 42 kcal; Protein: 0.5 g; Fat: 0.23 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 10.65 g; Dietary fiber: 3.6 g; Vitamin C: 3.8 mg; Folate: 8 µg; Total sugars: 7.05 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
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
Individual or wrapped in plastic or paper bags to maintain humidity, stored in ventilated containers or boxes
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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