Organic Pears, Danjou

This mild flavored, almost spicy pear has skin a deep shade of green at harvest that becomes lighter, flecked with yellow when carefully ripened.
This product traveled 750 km to reach our warehouse.

Storage Tip: Unripe pears can be stored in the fridge where they will ripen although much more slowly than at room temperature. To ripen your pears faster, put them in a bag with an apple or banana.

Did you know... Pears are a very healthy first fruit for babies because few babies are allergic to them.

Culinary Compatibility: Cranberries, ginger, raisins, dates, goats cheese, Parmesan cheese.

Health Information: The skin of a pear is the most nutritious part because it contains lots of fibre. Pears contain pectin which helps control cholesterol. Pears are a good source of boron, which reduces osteoporosis.

Various Growers in BC
SPUD.ca sources produce from certified organic growers whenever possible and from as close to home as possible. Anything imported from outside Alberta will be Certified Organic. Because the growing season and weather conditions change availablity, or because we may have to pull from multiple farms within this area we cannot inform you exactly where this produce item is sourced from presently.