Organic
Comice Pear
"The 'Pear-fect' balance of sweetness and crunch"
Comice Pear, originating from France, is a sweet and buttery fruit with a unique flavor profile and crunchy texture.
Also known as
Doyenne du Comice
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94414
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
France
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Comice Pear
Comice Pears are known for their exceptional flavor, long shelf life, and high water content. They have a pale green skin with partial russeting, and when ripe, their flesh is tender and juicy.
Nutrition Information
Comice Pear is a nutrient-rich fruit that provides several health benefits due to its richness in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The nutrition facts for Comice Pear are as follows:
Comice Pear per 100 grams serving contains
Energy 57 kcal
Carbohydrates 14.6 grams
Fiber 4.3 grams
Sugars 9.1 grams
Protein 0.4 grams
Fat 0.1 grams
Sodium 0 milligrams
Potassium 124 milligrams
Vitamin A 22 micrograms
Vitamin B1 0.01 milligrams
Vitamin B2 0.025 milligrams
Vitamin B3 0.2 milligrams
Vitamin B5 0.2 milligrams
Vitamin B6 0.03 milligrams
Vitamin C 4 milligrams
Vitamin E 0.1 milligrams
Vitamin K 3.3 micrograms
Folate 14 micrograms
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 packaging, with sufficient ventilation to prevent moisture accumulation
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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