You are here
General Produce
Pears
Sizing
50-, 60-, 70-, 80-, 90-, 100-, 110-, 120-, 135-, and 150-count
Grades:
Summer/Fall (primarily Bartlett)
- U.S. No. 1
- Fancy
Winter
- U.S. No. 1
- U.S. Extra Fancy
Receiving Inspecting:
Unripe - fairly firm with no cuts or bruises.
Ripe - slightly firm, yielding to gentle pressure at the stem end. Skin color should be consistent with variety.
Storage Handling:
Short-term storage recommendation (7 days or less)
Ripe
- 33-34° F/0-1° C; store in back of cooler
- 90-98% relative humidity
Unripe
- 60-65° F/16-18° C; store outside of the cooler
- 85-95% relative humidity
Shelf-Life:
30 days.
Troubleshooting:
Water-soaked appearance denotes freeze injury. Low humidity can cause shriveling. Bruising and scuffing indicate improper handling.
Usage Ideas:
- Poach whole, peeled D'Anjou pears with star anise in red wine; serve with cinnamon whipped cream.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 cup pear (140g) grams
Calories 90
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g0%
Sodium 0g0%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 14mg2%
Iron 0.21mg2%
Potassium 170mg4%
*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.
