Organic
Pear
"A sweet and succulent winter delight"
A sweet, buttery and succulent variety of pear known for its tender flesh and delicate flavor
Also known as
Alexander Lucas Pear, Winter Pear, Pyrus spp.
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93376
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in 18th century in North America.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Pear
Heavy thin skin is easily bruised. Winter pear variety suited for long-term storage. Requires chilling to ripen.
Nutrition Information
Pears, specifically the Alexander Lucas variety, are nutrient-rich fruits. Here are their key nutrition facts per 100 grams serving:
Energy 57 kcal, carbohydrates 14.3 grams, fiber 4.4 grams, sugars 9.2 grams, protein 0.6 grams, fat 0.1 grams.
They are also a good source of vitamins A, B6, C, E, K, and minerals like copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and zinc.
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
Wooden crates or cartons lined with paper pulp, foam net or corrugated cardboard inserts
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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