Dried Pears, Extra Fancy – Halves

Dried pear halves deliver light-golden color, soft chewy texture, and naturally sweet flavor. Our team selects Extra Fancy California-grown pears and uses a gentle drying process to protect nutrients and maintain a premium appearance. As a result, these halves support clean-label development and elevate finished products.

Food manufacturers use dried pear halves in bakery fillings, confectionery products, grain blends, and prepared foods. Their mild flavor blends easily with other ingredients and highlights both sweet and savory formulations. In addition, they hold their structure during processing, which enhances flavor delivery and improves visual appeal.

Suggested Applications

Hotels and caterers rely on this ingredient for charcuterie boards, appetizer plates, and composed salads. Moreover, the chewy texture and balanced sweetness pair well with cheeses, cured meats, nuts, and crackers. Wineries and cruise operators frequently use the halves in tasting menus, small plates, and premium snack assortments. In hot applications, chefs rehydrate the fruit and fold it into sauces, glazes, and grain dishes. For example, the halves perform well in roasted vegetable blends and savory bakery items.

Wholesale and retail operators also benefit from the product’s flexible format and shelf stability. Additionally, they can repack the halves into tubs, pouches, or other display-ready formats. Therefore, culinary teams and product developers have freedom to explore new menu items and product concepts across breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings.

Key Attributes

• Shelf-stable
• Kosher certified
• Produced in a nut-free, BRCGS A+ rated facility

For nearly 100 years, Traina® has supplied premium dried fruit ingredients to the nation’s leading food professionals. Please contact our team for formulation ideas, ingredient specifications, or support with application development.