Organic
Bosc Pear
"Sweet and crunchy winter delight"
Bosc Pear is a popular winter pear variety known for its distinctive elongated neck and brown skin with prominent lenticels, combined with a crunchy texture and sweet flavor
Also known as
Beurre Bosc, Kaiser Alexander
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94411
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › Small
Origin
Originating from the Krombein pear variety in France in 1830s
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Bosc Pear
Bosc pears are harvested from August to November, with a peak season from October to April. They are well-suited for storing for extended periods due to their slow ripening process and low water content.
Nutrition Information
Bosc Pear is a nutrient-rich fruit, its nutrition facts are approximately as follows:
One medium-sized Bosc Pear, weighing about 177 grams, contains
Energy: 239 kilojoules,
Carbohydrates: 18 grams,
Dietary fiber: 4.4 grams,
Sugar: 9.2 grams,
Protein: 0.6 grams,
Fat: 0.2 grams,
Sodium: 0 milligrams,
Potassium: 116 milligrams,
Vitamin A: 1 microgram,
Vitamin C: 4.2 milligrams,
Calcium: 8 milligrams,
Iron: 0.2 milligrams,
Magnesium: 7 milligrams.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for 'Bosc' and 'Comice' pears. 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
Breathable containers or bags to maintain humidity, may be stored at room temperature for short periods
Storage Notes: Bosc and Comice are moderately ethylene sensitive and highly susceptible to core breakdown, so harvest at optimum maturity and rapid precooling before storage are essential. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 471-480.
Applies to: 'Bosc' and 'Comice' pears.
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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