This is the Nippon Yell Dried Fruit Yamagata La France Pear, featuring bite-sized pieces of dried and candied La France pears, grown in the renowned Yamagata Prefecture. La France pears are highly valued for their buttery sweetness and delicate aroma.
Each piece had a golden-yellow to orange hue with a subtle, sweet pear fragrance. The pieces varied in size, ranging from 2 to 3.5 cm at their widest. The exterior was dry, with a fine sugar coating, and firm to the touch, but yielded easily when bitten, offering minimal resistance. Upon tasting, the buttery texture of the pear became immediately apparent, with a slight fibrousness and fine grit, reminiscent of the fresh fruit, contributing a pleasant bite. As the pieces were chewed, they released the juicy, fleshy quality of the pear, melting in the mouth, with a touch of fruity acidity in the finish, similar to the fresh pear. This dried version beautifully preserves the delicate qualities of this premium fruit, making it adelightful and satisfying treat.
This Nippon Yell Dried Fruit Yamagata La France Pear contained 22 g. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2024.