This is the Lion Nashi Gummy. It used nashi pear purée of the koisui variety grown in Chiba Prefecture.
Each gummy exhibited an opaque yellow hue, measuring approximately 2 cm in diameter and 0.5 cm in height, emanating a sweet aroma reminiscent of nashi. Upon the first taste, the initial mouthfeel involved a flavorless and powdery coating from the gummy’s mold. Biting through, the gummy presented a firm texture, providing some bounce, yet lacking elasticity, allowing the teeth to swiftly reach the soft nashi center. The exterior ‘gummy’ introduced a mild initial sweet nashi flavor, while the softer paste of nashi purée at the core delivered a much brighter rendition of the fresh fruit. In this combination, the crisp sweetness of the fruit emerged vibrantly, complemented by a subtle hint of balancing acidity. Consumed together, the softer center and firmer exterior produced a juicy nashi flavor with its crisp pineapple-like sweetness. However, both components melted rather swiftly on the palate, resulting in a shorter chew time compared to other gummies.
This Lion Nashi Gummy contained 40 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Kagoshima, Japan in 2019.