Organic
Concorde Pear
"Savor the Sweetness in Every Bite"
The Concorde Pear is a cross between the classic varieties Comice and Conference, renowned for its tender and juicy texture, as well as its buttery and sweet flavor. The fruit has a smooth, green skin with a subtle russet blush, housing a deliciously crunchy and succulent interior.
Also known as
Comice-Conference cross, Concorde Variety Pear
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93016
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Europe
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Concorde Pear
Low-maintenance cultivation and high disease resistance make Concorde Pears an attractive crop for farmers, and their excellent keeping qualities make them a favorite among fruit distributors.
Nutrition Information
Concorde pears are a nutrient-rich fruit with the following nutrition facts per 100 grams serving. They contain 58 kcal of energy, 0.6 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, and 14.8 grams of carbohydrates. Concorde pears are a good source of dietary fiber, containing 4.4 grams per 100 grams serving. They are also rich in vitamins, particularly vitamin C, providing about 4 milligrams per 100 grams. They have a mineral content of potassium at 116 milligrams and a small amount of other minerals.
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
Cool, dry and well ventilated. Away from direct sunlight, ideally in containers or cartons with cover packaging or wrapped to 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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