Organic
Bartlett Pears or Pears
"Nature's Candy in Every Bite"
Sweet and succulent, Bartlett Pears are known for their tender skin and juicy flesh, making them a favorite among fruit lovers and a staple in many households.
Also known as
Williams Pears, Williams' Bon Chrétien
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94423
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Europe and Asia, with the United States, China, and Italy being among the top producers today.
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Bartlett Pears or Pears
Pears are an excellent source of dietary fiber, and a medium-sized fruit contains about 22% of the daily recommended intake. The variety 'Bartlett' is known for being an excellent canning pear, highly prized for its sweet and tender flesh.
Nutrition Information
Bartlett pears are a nutrient-rich fruit, providing several essential vitamins and minerals. Per 100 grams of edible portion of tree-ripened Bartlett pears the nutrition facts are as follows:
Energy 238 kilojoules
Carbohydrates 15.2 grams
Dietary fiber 4.4 grams
Sugars 9.2 grams
Protein 0.4 grams
Fat 0.1 grams
Vitamins in 100 grams of Bartlett pears include
Vitamin A 2.3 micrograms
Vitamin B1 0.006 milligrams
Vitamin B2 0.03 milligrams
Vitamin B3 0.1 milligrams
Vitamin B5 0.06 milligrams
Vitamin B6 0.03 milligrams
Vitamin C 4 milligrams
Vitamin E 0.1 milligrams
Vitamin K 4.4 micrograms
Minerals in 100 grams of Bartlett pears include
Calcium 6 milligrams
Copper 0.1 milligrams
Iron 0.7 milligrams
Magnesium 7 milligrams
Manganese 0.1 milligrams
Phosphorus 11 milligrams
Potassium 116 milligrams
Sodium 0.3 milligrams
Zinc 0.1 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
Ventilated containers or polyethylene-lined boxes for high humidity
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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PLU Reference
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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