Variety traits
Pyrus communis L.
Pear acidity is a key biochemical quality indicator that determines taste characteristics and suitability for processing. Fruits of cultivated varieties are characterized by a low content of organic acids, with typical values ranging from 0.12–0.4%.
In the reference 12 varieties crop European pear, where this is mentioned in the description.
To assess pear fruit acidity, a titrimetric method is used, in which the results are calculated in terms of the predominant malic acid. The acid content is expressed as a percentage, and the sugar-acid ratio is additionally used for a comprehensive taste characterization.
Typical acidity values for cultivated pear varieties range from 0.12 to 0.4%, with values above 0.5–1.0% considered high and below 0.3% low. This trait is a varietal characteristic, but it is influenced by growing conditions, fruit maturity, and storage technologies.
Low pear acidity provides a dessert flavor to the fruit and makes them valuable raw materials for baby and dietary food. Monitoring acidity during storage, including under controlled atmosphere conditions, helps to slow down metabolic processes and maintain the marketability of the produce.
General information about the subject — on the page Fruit acidity.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
SHANNON W.F. (US)
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Stein Harald Hjeltnes Graminor AS
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
VÝZKUMNÝ A ŠLECHTITELSKÝ ÚSTAV OVOCNÁŘSKÝ HOLOVOUSY s.r.o. (CZ)/Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischer (DE)
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
RUP «BRESTSKAYA OBLASTNAYA SELSKOXOZYAJSTVENNAYA OPYTNAYA STANCZIYA NAN BELARUSI»
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada (CA)
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
David M. Hunter
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
SEMPRA PRAHA A S
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Lorenzo Rivalta
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Rudolfs Dumbravs
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Kalju Kask 100%
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pyrus communis L. · European pear