{"product_id":"japanesepear-nikkori-tochigi","title":"Jishinsaku Brand \"Nikkori (Extra-Large 6L-size\/Tochigi Premium)\", Giant Tochigi-Born Pear, Selected at 13°+ Brix, Approx.1.6kg(2pcs) | Delivery: 9th~10th Oct","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA giant Japanese pear where size is part of the quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikkori is Tochigi’s original late-season pear, born from \u003cstrong\u003eNiitaka × Hosui\u003c\/strong\u003e and celebrated for its remarkable size, abundant juice and pronounced sweetness. “Tochigi Premium” takes it further: only beautifully rounded fruit selected at \u003cstrong\u003e13° Brix or higher and 800g or more\u003c\/strong\u003e qualifies for this premium standard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts exceptional scale is not simply visual. Tochigi Prefecture notes that \u003cstrong\u003elarger Nikkori fruit tends to develop higher sugar levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, making its imposing size closely connected to the cultivar’s eating quality. The flesh is tender and exceptionally juicy, with rich sweetness and relatively gentle acidity. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNikkori was \u003cstrong\u003edeveloped in Tochigi itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the prefecture both its birthplace and its defining production region. Tochigi is one of Japan’s major Japanese pear-producing prefectures, with pear cultivation centred around areas including Utsunomiya and Haga. Nikkori arrives at the end of Tochigi’s long pear season, harvested mainly from \u003cstrong\u003emid-October to mid-November\u003c\/strong\u003e, when this locally bred variety reaches its peak. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eServe \u0026amp; Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nikkori is exceptionally storage-friendly, but in Singapore, refrigerate after delivery and keep wrapped or inside a bag to minimise moisture loss. Tochigi records that the cultivar can retain quality for an unusually long period under suitable storage. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy chilled, but avoid serving excessively cold, as very low temperatures can mute the pear’s sweetness. Cut just before serving to enjoy its abundant juice and tender-crisp texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"semi-express delivery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54972393619669,"sku":"C-1408v","price":54.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0411\/2616\/6682\/files\/4_0430b251-9faa-4cff-8309-56e4180cf72e.png?v=1789737142","url":"https:\/\/tokyofreshdirect.com\/products\/japanesepear-nikkori-tochigi","provider":"TFD (Tokyo Fresh Direct)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}