Organic
Beurre Hardy Pear
"Old world charm with a new world taste"
A sweet and tender, richly flavored variety of pear renowned for its cold-hardiness, the Beurre Hardy pear has been prized for centuries by orchardists, chefs, and gourmands alike
Also known as
Butter Hardy, Poire Hardy
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93013
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Europe
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Beurre Hardy Pear
This heirloom pear variety is prized for its robust sweet flavor and buttery texture. Maturity for Beurre Hardy is mid-to-late season, typically around mid-September to early October, growing into an upright, columnar tree with dense foliage
Nutrition Information
Beurre Hardy Pear is a variety of pear that is rich in nutrients and offers several health benefits. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of Beurre Hardy Pear:
Energy 57 kcal
Carbohydrates 15 grams
Dietary fiber 3 grams
Sugar 9 grams
Fat 0.1 grams
Protein 0.4 grams
Water content 84 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 124 milligrams
Vitamin A 5 micrograms
Vitamin C 4 milligrams
Folate 12 micrograms
Vitamin K 4 micrograms
Phosphorus 18 milligrams
Manganese 0.1 milligrams
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for European pears in general (Pacific Northwest commercial practice; all cultivars). 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
Crates or cartons with paper wrapping or polyethylene bags to maintain humidity and prevent moisture loss
Storage Notes: Pears are very temperature sensitive and are held just below freezing, so precise temperature control is needed to avoid freezing, and high humidity or polyethylene liners help limit their rapid moisture loss. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 471-480.
Applies to: European pears in general (Pacific Northwest commercial practice; all cultivars).
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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