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Cepuna
"Nature's candy, wrapped in a delicate package"
Cepuna, a variety of pear, is a delicate and sweet fruit prized for its tender texture and long shelf life. The fruit is native to Europe and has a rich history, with records of cultivation dating back to ancient Rome.
Also known as
Migo™, Bartlett, Williams' Bon Chretien
Botanical name
Pyrus communis
Product Details
PLU Code
93489
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Europe
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Cepuna
Cepuna pears are known for their bright green skin and juicy white flesh. They are a cross between the 'Bartlett' and 'Williams' varieties, resulting in a sweet and crunchy texture with hints of buttery notes.
Nutrition Information
Cepuna is another name for a variety of Pear, so the nutrition facts will be for a pear variety. One medium-sized pear weighs about 170 grams. Here are its nutrition facts
Energy 240 kilojoules
Fat 0.1 grams
Carbohydrates 25.8 grams
Fiber 6.4 grams
Protein 0.4 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 119 milligrams
Vitamin A 23 micrograms
Vitamin C 4.6 milligrams
Calcium 11 milligrams
Iron 0.3 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
Ventilated or palletized boxes, with fruit bagged in breathable material
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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