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Pears
"Savor the sweetness of nature's candy"
Fresh and succulent Clara Friis pears, a popular variety known for their buttery texture and sweet flavor, originating from Pyrus spp. species.
Also known as
Clara Friis Pears, Winter Pears, Danish Pears
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93015
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Europe, primarily Denmark
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Pears
Pears are a nutrient-rich fruit and a good source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and several essential vitamins and minerals.
Nutrition Information
Pears are a nutrient-rich fruit with several essential vitamins and minerals. The nutrition facts for 100 grams of pears like Clara Friis variety are approximately as follows: energy 239 kJ, carbohydrates 15.23 g, dietary fiber 4.6 g, sugars 9.75 g, protein 0.36 g, total fat 0.12 g, sodium 0.02 mg.
They also contain various vitamins such as vitamin C 4.6 mg, thiamine 0.012 mg, riboflavin 0.025 mg, niacin 0.161 mg, vitamin B6 0.029 mg, folate 10.3 mcg, and others. Mineral content includes potassium 119 mg, manganese 0.125 mg, copper 0.099 mg, and phosphorus 0.12 mg.
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
Ventilated boxes, bags or containers with perforations
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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