Pears

Under the skin surface of a pear are minute cell clusters. These specific cell structures are known by the wood-like taste that a pear possesses before it has had a chance to soften off of the vine. A pear will continue to ripen and soften after it has been harvested, and should be harvested prior to reaching full maturity If harvested too late in the season, the pear will be brown at the core and will possess an unpleasant taste. The many pear varieties on the market include Anjou, Bartlett, and Bose.