Organic
Pears
"Pear-fect Harmony of Taste and Texture"
Sweet and delicate, pears are a deciduous fruit, often buttery in texture and rich in flavor, with a longer shelf life compared to other fruits.
Also known as
butter fruit, Piri, pear tree fruit
Botanical name
Pyrus
Product Details
PLU Code
94424
5-digit code
Category
Fruits
Pears › All Sizes
Origin
Europe, possibly China and Asia, originally cultivated over 4000 years ago
Temperature
-1°C (30°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Pears
Varieties include Winter Nelis and Honey. Handling requires cool temperatures to maintain freshness. High demand during winter.
Nutrition Information
Pears are a nutrient-rich fruit, offering several essential vitamins and minerals. Here are the nutrition facts for Winter Nelis/Honey pears per 100 grams serving.
Energy 57 kcal,
Carbohydrates 14.6 grams,
Fiber 3.6 grams,
Protein 0.6 grams,
Fat 0.1 grams,
Sodium 0 milligrams,
Potassium 116 milligrams,
Folate 7 micrograms,
Vitamin A 0 micrograms,
Vitamin C 4 milligrams,
Vitamin E 0 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
Fiberboard boxes or plastic containers with adequate ventilation
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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