Description
- Made from almost exclusively Maui-grown fresh fruits including: Banana, Coconut, Ginger Pineapple, Guava, Lilikoi Passion Fruit, Mango, Papaya, Pineapple, and Pomegranate.
- Over 50% of the ingredients (by weight) are fresh fruits. The other ingredients are Organic Sugar, Glucose Syrup (contains Sulfites), Pectin, and Citric Acid. No food color, no flavoring. Pectin is the sole gelling agent and is a soluble fiber found in the peels of many fruits, including citrus fruits, apples, and berries.
- 3-month shelf life, no refrigeration required, store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or other sources of heat.
- Intense flavors - be prepared for a pleasant surprise. Not coated in sugar. To coat the confections in sugar, simply toss them in a bowl of fine granulated sugar.
- Made by Maui-based artisans in small batches, using traditional French techniques.
Pates de Fruits have a long history in France and has been a favorite among many celebrity patrons, including the famous French writer Voltaire, who raved about the confection in a private letter in 1741. The confections are a form of preserved fruits. Typically, pulp and juice of ripe fruits are cooked with sugar, glucose, pectin, and citric acid for a long period in order to achieve an intense fruit flavor in the final product. Pates de fruits are enjoyed as fine chocolates are, alone, or with other petit fours. They are also great accompaniment for fine wines and gourmet cheese.
Disclaimer: This product was processed in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, fish, meat, dairy, eggs, and wheat.
