Pure Hazelnut Paste MIO: the aromatic heart of Italian gelato
Pure hazelnut paste from the MIO line by Innovaction is a concentrated semi-finished product made from roasted hazelnuts and natural flavourings, formulated for gelato and pastry professionals. Supplied in a 1 kg easy-open tin (case of 14), it delivers intense, enveloping hazelnut flavour with a fluid, easy-to-dose texture. Recommended dosage is 80 g per litre of base mix. Store at room temperature, around 20 C, never in the fridge.
What hazelnut paste is
Hazelnut paste is obtained by roasting and finely grinding hazelnuts until the natural oils are released and the kernels turn into a smooth, fluid cream. It is the foundation of hazelnut gelato, one of the most requested flavours in Italian gelaterie, and a building block of countless pastry creations. Unlike a finished spread, it is a concentrated base: a small dose carries the full aromatic load of the roasted nut, letting the artisan control sweetness and structure independently.
Origin and the MIO line
The MIO line is created and distributed by Innovaction S.r.l., based in Ragusa, in south-eastern Sicily. Innovaction built the MIO range to give pastry and gelato professionals high quality standards at a controlled price. This paste is produced in an EU-approved facility, establishment code IT 19/054 CE, under HACCP food-safety management.
Sensory profile
Roasting is what defines a great hazelnut paste: it develops the deep, toasted, slightly cocoa-like notes that make hazelnut gelato so recognisable. The colour is warm brown, the aroma is round and persistent, and the texture is fluid enough to disperse evenly through a mix without lumps. Because it contains no added stabilisers beyond its natural oils, the hazelnut oil separates and rises to the surface during storage: stir thoroughly before each use to restore a homogeneous paste.
Technical specifications
Ingredients: roasted hazelnuts, flavourings. Contains tree nuts (hazelnuts). Net weight 1 kg per tin, case of 14 tins. Easy-open ring-pull tin. Store at ambient temperature, around 20 C, away from heat and light; do not refrigerate, as cold causes the paste to harden and the oil to set. Supplier reference 486, establishment IT 19/054 CE.
Professional uses
In gelateria, dose around 80 g of paste per litre of base mix for a full-flavoured hazelnut gelato; combine with a pinch of fine salt to lift the roasted notes. In pastry, use it to flavour bavarian creams and mousses, to enrich buttercreams and diplomat creams for hazelnut cakes, to build ganache and pralin-style fillings, and to flavour semifreddo and parfait. It also works as a base for hazelnut spreads when blended with sugar, cocoa and a neutral fat. Start from small additions and taste, since the concentration is high.
Pairings
Hazelnut pairs naturally with dark and milk chocolate (gianduia), with coffee, with caramel and salted butter, and with citrus zest for contrast. Granella di nocciola - toasted hazelnut grains - finishes a hazelnut gelato or cake with crunch, while a hazelnut-and-cocoa cream layer reinforces the flavour in stratified desserts.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not refrigerate the tin: cold sets the oil and makes dosing difficult, and condensation on reopening can spoil the surface. Do not skip stirring: using only the top oily layer or the bottom dense layer gives inconsistent results. Do not overdose hoping for more flavour, as too much paste makes the gelato greasy and dulls the structure: keep to the reference dose and adjust by small steps.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug, Bern and Basel; for Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) delivery within 24-48 hours via certified food-grade couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport). As an ambient-stable product it ships standard, ideal for stocking up. Service tailored for gelato shops, pastry labs, restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about Italian cuisine.
Who it is for
Designed for gelaterie, pastry laboratories, hotels, restaurants and caterers that want an authentic, high-yield hazelnut base with consistent results and a controlled food cost.
