Fragrant Pear
"Fragrant Pear"
A pear sold under the fragrant trade label; no specific species or cultivar is identified.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
4960
4-digit conventional code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
-1 to 1°C (30 to 34°F)
Shelf Life
12-20 weeks
Status
Approved
About Fragrant Pear
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
The Fragrant Pear trade label does not establish Pyrus communis. A species-matched primary food reference is not established.
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
Crates or boxes with good ventilation to prevent moisture accumulation
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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PLU Reference
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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