Organic
Forelle Pear
"Sweet and crunchy pears with a hint of buttery flavor."
A sweet and crunchy variety of pear, with a unique, buttery flavor and a small, bell-shaped fruit with a green skin.
Also known as
Forelle Pears, Corella Pears
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94418
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in South Africa, now cultivated in many parts of the world, including Europe and North America.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Forelle Pear
Forelle Pears are known for their long shelf life and high resistance to disease, making them a popular choice for commercial growers.
Nutrition Information
Forelle pears are a nutrient-rich fruit with several key vitamins and minerals. Here's a summary of the nutrition facts for a 100-gram serving of Forelle pears:
Energy: 57 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15.2g
Fiber: 4.6g
Sugars: 9.3g
Protein: 0.4g
Fat: 0.1g
Sodium: 1mg
Potassium: 116mg
Vitamin A: 0.01mg
Vitamin C: 4.6mg
Vitamin K: 4.4mcg
Folate: 6.1mcg
Calcium: 14mg
Iron: 0.2mg
Magnesium: 10mg
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 modified atmosphere 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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