Organic
Santa Maria Pear
"Savor the taste of delicate sweetness"
Sweet and crunchy Santa Maria Pear known for its delicate flavor, tender skin and juicy pulp.
Also known as
Santa Maria, Pyrus spp., Pera Santa Maria
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
93378
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in South America, primarily in Chile and Argentina, but main productions currently are in Washington, USA and Western Europe, mainly in Poland and Italy
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Santa Maria Pear
Water loss and bruising are major issues in the storage and transportation process.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Santa Maria Pear are as follows
Energy 239 kJ, water content 84g, carbohydrates 16g, fiber 5g, sugars 8g, protein 0.4g, total fat 0.1g, sodium 1mg, potassium 80mg, vitamin C 4mg, vitamin K 4mcg, and folate 8mcg per 100g of fruit.
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 boxes or bags
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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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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