Organic
Red Pear
"The sweetest shade of red"
A variety of sweet and crunchy pear with a distinctive red skin
Also known as
Red Anjou, Starkrimson, Crimson pear
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94415
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Europe and the Americas
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Red Pear
Mainly grown in Italy, Belgium, and the US, the Red Pear is a widely cultivated variety of pear, prized for its unique flavor and texture
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Red Pear are as follows:
One medium-sized Red Pear weighing approximately 180 grams contains
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Energy: 229 kilojoules
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Carbohydrates: 33 grams of which 23 grams are sugars
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Fiber: 3.6 grams
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Protein: 0.4 grams
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Fat: 0.2 grams
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Sodium: 0 milligrams
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Potassium: 166 milligrams
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Vitamin A: 3 micrograms
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Vitamin C: 2.6 milligrams
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Vitamin E: 0.2 milligrams
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Folate: 17 micrograms
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 breathable packaging
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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