Pears are not only tasty and good for your health, but they can also get heavy as well.
The heaviest pear on record weighs in at a whopping 6 pounds 8 ounces.
It came from Japan and was grown by JA Aichi Toyota Nashi Bukai in November 2011.
The pear was an Atago pear and is known for its size. However, this pear took its size to a whole new level!
There are over 3,000 different types of pears across the world. Each type will vary by size, shape, sweetness, and crispness.
Average Weights Of The Most Common Types Of Pears In The U.S.
- Green Anjou – 9.5 to 10 ounces (269 to 283 grams)
- Red Anjou – 9.5 to 10 ounces (269 to 283 grams)
- Bartlett – 5.3 to 8.1 ounces (150 to 230 grams)
- Red Bartlett – 5.3 to 8.1 ounces (150 to 230 grams)
- Bosc – 4 to 6 ounces (113 to 170 grams)
- Comice – 5 to 8 ounces (141 to 226 grams)
- Forelle – 3 to 5 ounces (85 to 141 grams)
- Concorde – 4 to 6 ounces (113 to 170 grams)
- Seckel – 3 to 5 ounces (85 to 141 grams)
- Starkrimson – 6 to 8 ounces (170 to 226 grams)
~ Fun Fact ~
Did you know that the most popular type of pear in the U.S. is the Barlett pear?
Resources
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/heaviest-pear