Details about Bartlett Pears or Pears
Also known as Williams Pears, Williams' Bon Chrétien
Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, and a medium-sized fruit contains about 22% of the daily recommended intake. The variety 'Bartlett' is known for being an excellent canning pear, highly prized for its sweet and tender flesh.
Nature's Candy in Every Bite
Nutrition
Bartlett pears are a nutrient-rich fruit, providing several essential vitamins and minerals. Per 100 grams of edible portion of tree-ripened Bartlett pears the nutrition facts are as follows:
Energy 238 kilojoules
Carbohydrates 15.2 grams
Dietary fiber 4.4 grams
Sugars 9.2 grams
Protein 0.4 grams
Fat 0.1 grams
Vitamins in 100 grams of Bartlett pears include
Vitamin A 2.3 micrograms
Vitamin B1 0.006 milligrams
Vitamin B2 0.03 milligrams
Vitamin B3 0.1 milligrams
Vitamin B5 0.06 milligrams
Vitamin B6 0.03 milligrams
Vitamin C 4 milligrams
Vitamin E 0.1 milligrams
Vitamin K 4.4 micrograms
Minerals in 100 grams of Bartlett pears include
Calcium 6 milligrams
Copper 0.1 milligrams
Iron 0.7 milligrams
Magnesium 7 milligrams
Manganese 0.1 milligrams
Phosphorus 11 milligrams
Potassium 116 milligrams
Sodium 0.3 milligrams
Zinc 0.1 milligrams
Storage
Pears require controlled atmosphere to prolong storage. Ethylene production can be slowed with lower temperature, high humidity and modified atmosphere with oxygen level between 1 to 2%.
Storage conditions:- Temperature: 32 to 36°F (0 to 2°C)
- Humidity: 90 to 95%
To avoid chilling injury in 'Bartlett', pears can be ripened at room temperature and then cooled down.
Packaging
Ventilated containers or polyethylene-lined boxes for high humidity
Shelf life
2 to 4 weeks, 6 to 9 months in Controlled Atmosphere Storage (CA)
