Pears

Pears (fruits of Pyrus communis L.; crisp-types may include Pyrus pyrifolia ; family Rosaceae ) Description • Climacteric fruit with juicy flesh, sweet–tart profile, floral/honeyed aroma; fine texture with occasional sclereids (“gritty” granulation in some cultivars). • Consumed fresh or processed (puree, juices, cubes, jams, canned in syrup,...