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Cape Rose
"A rose by any other name is still sweet and delicious."
Cape Rose, a vibrant South African pear variety, prized for its unique blend of sweet and tangy flavors, succulent texture and delicate pink blush on its surface.
Also known as
Cheeky®, Pyrus communis, Bartlett, Anjou
Botanical name
Pyrus communis
Product Details
PLU Code
93466
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
South Africa
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Cape Rose
Belongs to the family Rosaceae and is often used for snacking and adding flavor to salads, desserts, and sauces.
Nutrition Information
Cape Rose, a variety of pear fruit, has the following approximate nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible portion:
Energy 240 kilojoules, Carbohydrates 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugars 8 grams, Protein 0.4 grams, Fat 0.1 grams, Sodium 0 milligrams, Copper 0.12 milligrams, Manganese 0.06 milligrams, Phosphorus 12 milligrams, Potassium 107 milligrams, Vitamin C 4 milligrams.
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
Crates, baskets or containers with ventilation, to 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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