Ristoris Whole Mignon Pears in light syrup come in a 420 g half tin (drained weight 200 g) with 6 to 8 small, evenly calibrated whole pears, firm and fleshy, ready to use. Supplier code 015042, carton of 12 tins, easy-open steel can. Designed for pastry shops, gelato makers, hotels and restaurant kitchens that need a ready-made whole fruit garnish with zero peeling waste.
What Are Mignon Pears in Syrup
Mignon pears are small-calibre pears preserved whole in a delicate light sugar syrup. Canning at controlled temperature locks in their firm, fleshy texture and natural sweetness, so the kitchen has a uniform, decorative whole fruit available all year round, with no peeling or coring and no seasonal price swings on fresh fruit.
The Ristoris Line
Ristoris is an Italian food service brand based in Broni, in the province of Pavia (Lombardy), founded in 2019 and specialised in preserved foods for professional kitchens, with more than 20 product lines. Raw materials are processed seasonally in ISO, BRC and IFS certified facilities. These mignon pears are grown and canned in Spain and selected for the Ristoris mignon fruit range alongside mignon apples and whole figs in syrup.
Organoleptic Characteristics
Uniform small calibre, pale ivory colour, firm and fleshy pulp that holds its shape when plated or gently warmed. The light syrup keeps the sweetness balanced: 13 g of carbohydrates and only 57 kcal per 100 g of drained product, so the pear supports the dessert instead of overpowering it.
Technical Specifications
- Format: 1/2 tin, easy-open steel can
- Net weight: 420 g
- Drained weight: 200 g
- Pieces per tin: 6-8 whole mignon pears
- Carton: 12 tins
- Supplier code: 015042 — EAN 8056515242772
Professional Uses
- Pastry decoration: one whole mignon pear per single-portion mousse, bavarois or chocolate cake — drain 10 minutes on a rack before use.
- Gelato shops: garnish for sundaes and pear sorbet cups, one pear per cup.
- Plated desserts: a fast Belle Helene style dessert — gently warmed pear, dark chocolate sauce, vanilla gelato.
- Cheese boards: the classic pairing with gorgonzola and walnuts, also the base of the traditional gorgonzola, pear and walnut creamy sauce.
- Savoury kitchen: sliced in gourmet salads with aged cheese shavings and toasted walnuts.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the pears without draining: excess syrup soaks mousse bases and sponge layers — always drain on a rack first.
- Storing leftovers in the opened tin: transfer pears and syrup to a closed food container in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days.
- Overheating: whole canned pears only need gentle warming; prolonged boiling breaks down the pulp.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many pears are in one tin? Each 420 g tin contains 6 to 8 whole mignon pears, 200 g drained weight.
- How long do they keep after opening? Transferred to a closed container in the refrigerator with their syrup, 3-4 days.
- Do they contain allergens? No declared allergens: only pears, water, sugar, citric acid and ascorbic acid.
Delivery and Logistics
Ambient product, no cold chain required: ideal for stock-building orders by the carton or full pallet. B2B and B2C delivery from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich), with direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten, Aargau, St. Gallen, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Grisons (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours via partner couriers Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker.
Who It Is For
Pastry labs, gelato shops, hotels, restaurants, catering services, Italian delicatessens and private customers who love plated desserts. Over 1,500 professionals in Switzerland source from LAPA: order Ristoris whole mignon pears today and keep a season-proof garnish in your dry store.
