Pears

	Pears are a member of the rose family.
	More than 95% of the pears sold in the United States are grown in Washington, Oregon or Northern California.
	Pears are available year-round.
	Pears are a good source of vitamin C and fiber.
	Pears ripen better off the tree and from the inside out.
	Ripen pears in a brown paper bag at room temperature.
	There are more than 3,000 varieties of pears grown in the world. Here is a picture of the most popular variety in the United States, the Bartlett. Bartlett pears are used for dried pear products and canning.
	60% of all Bartlett pears grown in the United States come from California.

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