{"product_id":"agrilafrance-yamagata","title":"\"Yamagata La France (2L-size\/Farm Direct)\", The “Queen of Western Pears,” Silky-Melting \u0026 Richly Fragrant, Approx.400g(2pcs) | Delivery: 16th~17th Oct","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Queen of Western Pears,” La France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is prized for a texture and aroma unlike ordinary pears. Once properly ripened, its flesh becomes remarkably smooth and melting, releasing abundant juice with an elegant, honeyed fragrance and refined sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa France is a fruit that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edevelops its best flavour after harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It does not fully ripen on the tree; instead, careful post-harvest ripening allows its starches to convert into sugars, transforming the firm fruit into the soft, aromatic pear for which it is celebrated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamagata is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan’s leading La France-producing region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with cultivation dating back to 1903. Its cool climate, long sunshine hours and fertile soils have supported generations of specialised growing and ripening techniques, and Yamagata-grown fruit now represents around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% of Japan’s La France market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a pear that rewards patience: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilky flesh, dripping juice and a deep, sweet fragrance that opens fully only at perfect ripeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe \u0026amp; Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep at room temperature. It is ready when the skin around the stem begins to wrinkle, the stem starts to wither, and the area around it yields gently to pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When fully ripe and fragrant, chill for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 hours before eating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Cut just before serving to enjoy its melting texture and abundant juice at their best.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"semi-express delivery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67627167285461,"sku":"C-1501ap","price":19.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/2616\/6682\/files\/2_64fc5c18-2eda-4d72-833a-87d7b9c65e50.png?v=1791026492","url":"https:\/\/tokyofreshdirect.com\/products\/agrilafrance-yamagata","provider":"TFD (Tokyo Fresh Direct)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}