Peanut Granules MIO: crunch and aroma for professional pastry
MIO Peanut Granules are 100% roasted peanuts, evenly chopped to 2-4 mm, ready to garnish desserts, gelato, semifreddo and savoury dishes. Supplied in a practical 1 kg bag (carton of 8), they deliver consistent crunch, a deep roasted-nut aroma and 11.8 g of protein per 100 g. A versatile semi-finished product from the MIO line by Innovaction, designed for high-volume professional kitchens with controlled food cost.
What peanut granules are
Peanut granules are roasted peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) reduced to a uniform 2-4 mm grit. Roasting develops the Maillard aromas that give the typical toasted, slightly buttery flavour, while the calibrated grain size guarantees an even distribution on cakes, gelato cones and plated desserts. Unlike whole or halved peanuts, the granule format spreads in a thin regular layer and adheres better to creams, glazes and chocolate coatings.
Origin and the MIO line by Innovaction
The peanuts in this product are sourced from Egypt, one of the leading origins for food-grade roasting peanuts thanks to its warm, dry climate. The product belongs to the MIO line, the range of semi-finished products for pastry and gelato created and distributed by Innovaction S.r.l. of Ragusa, Sicily. The MIO line covers more than a dozen categories (sugars, flours and starches, fruit fillings, creams, dried fruit, gelato bases) and is built for professionals who need reliable quality at a controlled price.
Sensory profile
Golden-brown granules with a dry, crisp bite and a persistent roasted-peanut aroma. The 2-4 mm calibration keeps the texture crunchy without being aggressive on the palate, balancing sweet desserts and adding contrast to creamy or chocolate-based preparations. No added salt, no added sugar in the granule itself: the only ingredient is 100% peanut.
Technical specifications
One ingredient: roasted peanuts (100%). Granule size 2-4 mm. Net weight 1 kg per bag, 8 bags per carton (8 kg total). Energy 486 kcal / 2033 kJ per 100 g, 24.8 g fat (of which 3.5 g saturated), 60.8 g carbohydrate (of which 52.1 g sugars), 11.8 g protein, 9 g fibre, 0 g salt. Contains PEANUTS; may contain traces of other tree nuts. Dry ambient storage.
Professional uses
Garnish for gelato cones, cups and stracciatella-style swirls; topping for cheesecake, mousse and spoon desserts; crunchy layer inside semifreddo and entremets; decoration for chocolate bars, pralines and dragées; finishing for caramel and peanut-butter creations. In savoury cooking, scatter over Asian-inspired salads, noodle bowls, satay-style dishes and grilled vegetables for texture and aroma. Recommended dose: 8-12 g per portion as a topping, 40-60 g per kg of cream or gelato base when incorporated.
Pairings
Pairs naturally with dark and milk chocolate, salted caramel, banana, coffee and vanilla in pastry; with soy, lime, chilli and coriander in savoury dishes. Combine with cocoa-based products, caramel sauces and other MIO dried fruit and decoration items available from LAPA.
Distribution and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). As a dry ambient product no cold chain is required: direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aargau, Lucerne and Basel, with 24-48 hour shipping for Ticino (Lugano, Mendrisio, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Grisons (Chur, Davos) via certified couriers such as Swiss Post PostPac, Planzer and Galliker. Ideal for stock build-up by professional clients.
Who it is for
Designed for pastry shops, gelato makers, restaurants, hotels, bakeries, catering kitchens, Italian delicatessens and demanding home cooks looking for a reliable, calibrated peanut granule for both sweet and savoury applications.
