The fruits of Asian pear (Pyrus pyrifolia L.) and European pear (Pyrus communis L.), belonging to the family Rosaceae, are popular throughout the globe for their unique flavor, taste, and crispness. Recently the market trend of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables has been expanded tremendously and this expansion is attributed to the convenience for their handling, consumption and fresh-like appearance. To meet this growing demand, fresh produce in- dustrialists have shown their interest in launching pear fruit as fresh-cut products.