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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Asian Pear |
| Scientific name | Pyrus pyrifolia |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Pome Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4408 |
| PLU — organic | 94408 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_604 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shinseiki | 22% | Smooth, yellow-green skin; very juicy, crisp, sweet with a mild flavor. Early season, widely adaptable. |
| 20th Century (Nijisseiki) | 20% | Smooth, yellow-green skin; crisp, very juicy, mild, sweet flavor. Excellent texture and widely recognized. |
| Hosui | 16% | Golden-brown, russeted skin; exceptionally sweet, juicy, and aromatic with a rich flavor. Mid-season. |
| Shinko | 12% | Large, round, bronze-russeted skin; very sweet, juicy, and firm. Known for excellent storage quality. |
| Kosui | 8% | Small to medium, bronze-russeted skin; very sweet, juicy, and aromatic. One of the earliest ripening varieties. |
| Chojuro | 6% | Large, bronze-russeted skin; firm, crisp, sweet with a distinctive butterscotch-like flavor. Good storage potential. |
| Yoinashi | 4% | Large, greenish-yellow skin; very sweet, crisp, and juicy with a rich, complex flavor. Late season. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 29°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Asian pears are generally considered non-climacteric and do not ripen significantly after harvest. Ethylene production is very low, and sensitivity is also low.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-ethylene producing, low ethylene sensitive. Compatible with most fruits and vegetables, but avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by growing ethnic populations and broader consumer interest in unique fruit varieties.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Hosui | 30% |
| Shinseiki | 25% |
| Shinko | 15% |
| Kosui | 10% |
| Nijisseiki (20th Century) | 10% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 2-layer carton (approx. 20-25 lbs)
- 1-layer tray (approx. 10-12 lbs)
- Bulk 40 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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