Organic
Packham Pear
"Sweet and succulent, a classic pear variety."
Sweet and buttery with a rich flavour, Packham Pears are a popular variety of pear known for their tender flesh and long shelf life.
Also known as
Packhams Triumph, Packham's Triumph, Packham, Triumph
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94421
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Packham Pear
Packham Pears are often eaten fresh or used in baking and cooking, and are considered a major export variety from many countries.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Packham Pear are as follows:
Per 100 grams serving,
energy is approximately 239 kJ
protein 0.6 grams
fat 0.1 grams
carbohydrates 15.2 grams
dietary fiber 4.6 grams
sugars 9.2 grams
sodium 0 milligrams
potassium 208 milligrams
magnesium 12 milligrams
phosphorus 19 milligrams
copper 0.1 milligrams
manganese 0.12 milligrams
vitamin A 0.2 milligrams
vitamin B6 0.03 milligrams
vitamin C 4.6 milligrams
folate 8.6 micrograms
vitamin K 4.4 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
Breathable bags or boxes, often waxed or coated with moisture retention film
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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