Bosc/Beurre Bosc Pear
"Bosc/Beurre Bosc Pear"
A pear identified by the market type Bosc/Beurre Bosc.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
4411
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Pears › Small
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Bosc/Beurre Bosc Pear
The Bosc/Beurre Bosc name identifies the market type; no cultivar-specific history or shipment origin is established.
Nutrition Information
Pears, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169118, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 57 kcal; Protein: 0.36 g; Fat: 0.14 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 15.23 g; Dietary fiber: 3.1 g; Vitamin C: 4.3 mg; Folate: 7 µg; Total sugars: 9.75 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 'Bosc' and 'Comice' 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
Breathable containers or bags to maintain humidity, may be stored at room temperature for short periods
Storage Notes: Bosc and Comice are moderately ethylene sensitive and highly susceptible to core breakdown, so harvest at optimum maturity and rapid precooling before storage are essential. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 471-480.
Applies to: 'Bosc' and 'Comice' 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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