PEAR (PREORDER)

~20 lbs Pear aka "Ya Pear", "Shin Li", "Sand Yellow", "Korean Pear", "Green Pear", "Asian Pear", "梨" Pear is a fruit that is usually narrow at the stalk and wider towards the base of the fruit. Asian varieties are usually round like an apple. The skin color depends on the variety, may consist of tan, red, green, and golden brown. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a flavor ranging from tangy to sweet. Let us know which variety you are looking for and we will purvey it for you. Pear is available year-round. Handling Tip Selection The pear should be firm without any dark spots and blemishes on the skin. Pick up the pear and gently press your hand against the top of the pear near the stem end. If the top of the fruit still feels firm, you should store the pear. The pear will continue to ripen. If it gives near the top of the pear, the fruit is ripe and ready to eat. If the pear feels soft anywhere else, the fruit is overripe. Storage The pear should be stored at 32°F - 34°F (0°C - 1°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is ten to fifteen days. Pear is sensitive to odor. Do not store pear with any strong aroma item. Pear is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas for regulating ripening. Do not store pear with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid loss of color and softening. Depending on the variety, the level of ethylene produced by the fruit is very low to moderate. Nutrition Fact Serving Size 1 Asian pear (275g) Amount Per Serving                                                % Daily Value* Calories   116 Calories from Fat   0 Total Fat   0.6g   ........................................................................................   1% Saturated Fat   0g   ..........................................................................   0% Trans Fat   0g   ..................................................................................   0% Cholesterol   0mg   ..................................................................................   0% Sodium   0mg   .........................................................................................   0% Total Carbohydrate   29g   ....................................................................   8% Dietary Fiber   10g   ......................................................................   40% Sugar   19g Protein   1g Vitamin A   ..................................................................................................   0% Vitamin C   ................................................................................................   14% Calcium   .....................................................................................................   2% Iron   .............................................................................................................   0% Potassium   ...............................................................................................   10%   *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. *Based on information published by USDA