Organic
French Pear
"Savoring the Taste of Europe"
A sweet and delectable variety of pear, the French Pear is famous for its tender flesh, succulent juice and rich flavor profile, making it an ideal choice for snacking, baking, and culinary preparations.
Also known as
Pear, European Pear
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94419
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
France, Europe
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About French Pear
PLU information is not available
Nutrition Information
French pears are an excellent source of nutrients and offer various health benefits due to their richness in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here are some key nutrition facts for a French pear weighing approximately 180 grams.
Energy content is 57 kcal, Water 84.2 grams. French pears are also a rich source of dietary fiber with about 3.1 grams, 12.2 grams of carbohydrates, and a small amount of proteins, about 0.4 gram.
Vitamin C content is 4 milligrams, Vitamin K 4.4 micrograms, and Folate 11 micrograms. Potassium is rich in French pears, with 119 milligrams, and a small amount of other minerals like Manganese 0.1 milligram, and Phosphorus 14 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
Polypropylene or paper bags
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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