Organic
Josephine Pear
"Savor the sweetness of summer with Josephine Pears"
A sweet and delicate summer pear variety, known for its buttery texture and long shelf life.
Also known as
Butter Pear, Josephine du Comice
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93022
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in France in the late 19th century, now cultivated in many parts of Europe, the United States, and Australia.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Josephine Pear
Josephine Pear is a cross between the 'Doyenné du Comice' and the 'Williams' pear varieties. It has a light green skin and is highly resistant to disease.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Josephine Pears per 100 grams are approximately
Energy 51 kcal,
Carbohydrates 13.3 grams, of which sugars 8.6 grams,
Fiber 4.6 grams,
Protein 0.6 grams,
Fat 0.1 grams,
Water content 84.2 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
Well-ventilated, moisture-protective packaging such as cartons, or corrugated boxes with polyliner or polybags, maintaining air circulation to prevent ethylene buildup.
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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