Comice Pear

Scientific Binomial Name: Pyrus communis

Selection Information

Usage:

Eaten fresh, in salads or use in fruit baskets.

Selection:

A good-quality Comice pear will be medium-sized or larger with no bruises and only a few minor scuff marks. The coloring will be green-yellow with an occasional red blush. Pears are ripe when they yield to gentle pressure at the stem end.

Avoid:

Avoid product with soft spots or scars that are more than skin-deep. Too much yellow means a Comice pear is over ripe. Product that is extremely hard will ripen best at room temperature.

Storage:

Handle with care, especially when fully ripe. Ripen in a cool, dark place. Pears may be refrigerated for a few days.

Seasonal Information

Comice pears are available August through March.

Comice Pear Nutritional Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 medium pear (166g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0 0%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 25g 7%

Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 2% Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Source: PMA's Labeling Facts

Comice Pears are low-fat, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free. They're also a good source of fiber and vitamin C.

Pear Tips & Trivia

Ripen pears at room temperature in a sealed plastic bag with a couple of ripe bananas. When the pear is ripe, refrigerate until you are ready to eat it.
Pears are cousins of apples. American varieties come from Europe, where they migrated from central Asia. Early colonists brought the first trees to America where they thrived until blights became severe. Most pears are now grown west of the Rockies where diseases are less of a problem.