Organic
Durondeau Pear
"Sweetness in every bite"
A delicious and sweet French heirloom pear, recognized by its buttery flavor and tender flesh.
Also known as
Perle des Jardins, Poire Durondeau
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93018
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
France
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Durondeau Pear
Durondeau pear trees are known for their hardiness and ability to thrive in a variety of climates, making them a favorite amongst home gardeners and commercial growers alike.
Nutrition Information
Durondeau Pear is a nutrient-rich fruit, here are its nutrition facts. For a 100-gram serving of Durondeau Pear, it contains approximately 62 calories, 0.4 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, and 16 grams of carbohydrates. The fruit is a good source of dietary fiber, with 4 grams in a 100-gram serving. In terms of vitamins, Durondeau Pear is rich in vitamin C and potassium. It provides about 6 milligrams of vitamin C and 116 milligrams of potassium per 100 grams.
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 packaging, such as boxes or bags, to allow for airflow and ethylene gas removal
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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