Rummo Potato Gnocchi: shelf-stable Italian quality
Rummo Potato Gnocchi are shelf-stable potato dumplings made with 80% fresh Italian potatoes and durum wheat semolina, packed in 500 g bags, 8 per case (4 kg). They keep for 12 months at room temperature, need no cold chain and feature pronounced ridges that capture sauces. They contain gluten. Cook in a few minutes in boiling salted water and drain as soon as they float.
What gnocchi are
Gnocchi are one of the oldest dishes of Italian cuisine: small dumplings of potato and flour, boiled and dressed with butter, cheese or sauce. Potato gnocchi as we know them spread across Italy from the 18th century, after the potato became a staple, and remain a Thursday and Sunday classic in the regional tradition (Roman gnocchi alla romana being a semolina variant). Rummo brings this tradition into a stable, ready-to-cook format for professional kitchens.
Origin and the Rummo pasta factory
Rummo S.p.A. is based in Benevento, in the Campania region of southern Italy. Founded in 1846 by Antonio Rummo, who built his first grain mill on the rivers of the Sannio, it is one of the historic names of Italian pasta and celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2021. The company is known for its Lenta Lavorazione (slow processing) method, which uses gentle kneading and slow drying to protect the protein structure. The potato gnocchi line carries the same standard, made with 100% Italian fresh potatoes.
Sensory characteristics
The dough is soft and delicate, pale ivory in colour, with a clean potato aroma. The marked ridging gives the surface grip, so creamy and tomato-based sauces cling instead of sliding off. Once cooked, the texture stays tender without becoming gummy, with reliable hold even when prepared in batches for service.
Technical specifications
Each pack contains 500 g; the case holds 8 packs for 4 kg total. Ingredients: fresh potatoes 80%, durum wheat semolina 10%, potato starch 6.5%, rice flour 1.5%, salt, acidity regulator (lactic acid), preservative (sorbic acid), natural flavouring, turmeric. Allergens: cereals containing gluten; may contain traces of soy. Average nutritional values per 100 g: energy 673 kJ / 158 kcal, fat 0.4 g (of which saturates 0.1 g), carbohydrates 33 g (of which sugars 0.1 g), fibre 1.6 g, protein 5 g, salt 1.4 g. Shelf life 12 months at ambient temperature (max 25 degrees C); once opened, keep refrigerated and use within 3 days.
Professional uses
Dress with butter and sage and a grating of aged Parmigiano Reggiano for a one-minute classic plate. Pair with a slow meat ragu, with gorgonzola melted in cream and finished with walnuts, or with a pesto alla genovese for a quick vegetarian first course. Bake them gratin-style with tomato and fior di latte for an alla sorrentina version. For service, undercook by 30 seconds, refresh and finish to order in the sauce pan.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not overcook: drain the moment the gnocchi float to the surface, otherwise they break apart and turn sticky. Do not boil them in too little water (use at least 3 litres per 500 g) or they release starch and clump. Do not dress them with a cold sauce: finish them directly in the hot pan with the sauce so it coats the ridges.
Pairings
Excellent with Pesto alla Genovese, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, gorgonzola cream, San Marzano tomato and meat-based sauces. As a stored-pantry product they complement the fresh and chilled range without competing for fridge space.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). As an ambient dry product no cold chain is required: standard shipping on full cases across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug, Bern and Basel via the LAPA fleet, and 24-48 hour delivery to Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) through partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. The long shelf life makes it ideal for restaurant stock build-up.
Who it is for
Designed for restaurants, trattorias, pizzerias, hotels, canteens, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers who want an authentic Italian first course with the convenience of ambient storage.
