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General Produce
Asian Pears
Common Packs:
10- to 22-lb. bulk
Single or two-layer count cartons
Receiving Inspecting:
Pears should be aromatic and hard; Asian pears do not soften as they become ripe. Avoid fruit with brown spotting or soft texture.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
- 32-36° F/0-2° C
- 85-95% relative humidity
Ripen Asian pears by storing them at 55-70° F/ 13-21° C. Ripe fruit should be refrigerated.
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:
Water-soaked appearance, uneven ripeness, and lack of flavor indicate improper storage temperatures.
Usage Ideas:
- Combine shredded Asian pears with shredded carrots and cabbage; mix with ginger-soy dressing.
- Purée peeled Asian pears with sake and sugar; freeze in an ice cream maker; garnish with hibiscus.
Seasonal Availability:
Major production areas include California, Oregon, Washington, Chile, Japan, and New Zealand.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 asian pear (227g) grams
Calories 100
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
Dietary Fiber 8g29%
Total Sugars 16g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 9mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 270mg6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.