Organic
Seckel Pear
"Sweet and buttery, a small but mighty pear variety."
A small to medium-sized pear, known for its sweet flavor and buttery texture, often enjoyed fresh or used in baking and cooking.
Also known as
Sugar Pear, Seckel Sugar Pear
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94422
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
United States, specifically in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Seckel Pear
Seckel pears are known for their resistance to disease and are often grown in home gardens. They are a small to medium-sized variety, averaging 3-5 inches in diameter, and have a sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla.
Nutrition Information
Seckel Pear nutrition facts per 100 grams of edible fruit: energy 62 kcal, proteins 0.6 grams, fats 0.1 grams, carbohydrates 16.2 grams, fiber 4.6 grams, sugars 9.2 grams, calcium 12 milligrams, copper 0.082 milligrams, iron 0.23 milligrams, magnesium 7 milligrams, manganese 0.113 milligrams, phosphorus 12 milligrams, potassium 126 milligrams, vitamin C 4.6 milligrams, vitamin K 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
Poly bags or cartons, moisture liners
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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