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Pera
"A juicy and refreshing citrus delight."
Pera is a popular citrus fruit known for its slightly sweet and tangy flavor, with a vibrant orange color and an oval shape.
Also known as
Pera Orange, Brazilian Orange, Strawberry Orange
Botanical name
Citrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93310
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Oranges › All Sizes
Origin
Brazil
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F) (Florida/Texas); 3 to 8°C (37 to 46°F) (California/Arizona)
Shelf Life
up to 12 weeks
Status
Approved
About Pera
It is a hybrid of tangerine and sweet orange, widely cultivated in Brazil and often eaten fresh or used in juices and marmalades.
Nutrition Information
The Pera is a variety of citrus fruit and its nutrition facts per 100g serving are approximately as follows:
Energy 138 kJ,
Carbohydrates 33g,
Fiber 2.3g,
Protein 0.7g,
Fat 0.2g,
Water 86g,
Sodium 1mg,
Potassium 181mg,
Vitamin A 200 IU,
Vitamin C 53mg,
Folate 10mcg,
Vitamin B6 0.06mg.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for sweet oranges, general (storage temperature and RH depend on growing region; see variants). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0 to 1°C (32 to 34°F) (Florida/Texas); 3 to 8°C (37 to 46°F) (California/Arizona)
Humidity
85-90% (Florida/Texas); 90-95% (California/Arizona)
Packaging
Breathable bags, well-ventilated boxes or crates
Shelf Life
up to 12 weeks
Storage Notes: Postharvest decay is the main factor limiting orange shelf-life, so prompt cooling, gentle handling, sanitation and approved fungicides matter most. Highest freezing point: -1°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016). Growing region must be established before choosing between the listed temperature and humidity ranges.
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 441-446.
Applies to: sweet oranges, general (storage temperature and RH depend on growing region; see variants).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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PLU Reference
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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