Organic
Passe Crassane Pear
"Savor the winter elegance with Passe Crassane pears."
A delicate and sweet winter pear, Passe Crassane is renowned for its buttery flesh, tender skin, and delicate flavor that lingers with notes of honey and citrus.
Also known as
Bergamote, Passe-Crassane, Winter Nellis
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93023
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › Small
Origin
Passe Crassane originates from Italy and Southern France.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Passe Crassane Pear
This variety is harvested in late autumn and ripens in mid-winter. Pears of the Passe Crassane variety are best enjoyed when fully ripe and are a classic addition to still-life arrangements.
Nutrition Information
Passe Crassane Pear is a nutrient-rich fruit that offers a range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, here are some key nutrition facts per 100g serving of Passe Crassane Pear. It contains approximately 57 kcal of energy, 0.3g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 14.3g of carbohydrates, 4.6g of dietary fiber, and 8.8g of sugars.
It also contains 4 milligrams of vitamin C, 0.12 milligrams of vitamin B1, and 0.025 milligrams of vitamin B6. The mineral content includes 0.1 milligrams of manganese, 0.1 milligrams of copper, 0.12 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.15 milligrams of magnesium, and 2 milligrams of potassium.
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
Pack pears in well-ventilated bags or boxes to maintain humidity and prevent moisture accumulation.
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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