Organic
Pears
"Nature's candy"
Pears are one of the world's most popular fruits, prized for their buttery texture and sweet flavor.
Also known as
poires, peras, Birne
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93020
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Europe and Asia, now widely cultivated worldwide
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Pears
Highly perishable with optimal storage at -0.5C to 0C in controlled atmosphere
Nutrition Information
A 100-gram serving of pears contains approximately 57 grams of water, 0.4 grams of protein, 0.6 grams of fat, and 13.8 grams of carbohydrates. The energy content is about 42 kilocalories.
Pears are a good source of dietary fiber, containing both soluble and insoluble fiber, with about 3.1 grams per 100-gram serving. They are also rich in antioxidants, primarily vitamin C and vitamin E, with a 100-gram serving providing about 4 milligrams of vitamin C and 0.1 milligrams of vitamin E.
Additionally, pears contain minerals such as potassium with about 116 milligrams, copper with about 0.1 milligrams, and manganese with about 0.1 milligrams per 100-gram serving.
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 crates or containers to maintain humidity and air circulation. Ethylene-absorbing materials can be used to extend shelf life.
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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