Passata di Limone 35% MIO: the citrus heart of professional pastry
Passata di Limone 35% MIO is a professional fruit preparation in a 3 kg bucket, formulated with 35% lemon puree of Italian origin, glucose-fructose syrup and sugar. It provides 272 kcal per 100 g, has a gelled, ready-to-use texture, a bright yellow colour and an intense sweet-citrus profile. Produced by INNOVACTION S.R.L. in Ragusa, Sicily, with no declared allergens and no GMOs.
What a lemon fruit preparation is
A lemon fruit preparation is a semi-finished fruit product designed for the pastry lab. Unlike a classic spreadable jam, it is formulated for consistent technical performance: the fruit puree is thickened and gelled so it stays stable in fillings and during baking. The 35% lemon puree defines the citrus intensity and acidity, balanced by the sugar component that brings sweetness and shine. It is a working tool for the pastry chef, not a table product.
The origin: the Sicilian lemon
The lemon puree is of Italian origin and the product is made in Ragusa, in the heart of south-eastern Sicily, one of the lands most suited to citrus growing in the Mediterranean. The lemon has for centuries been a protagonist of Sicilian and southern Italian pastry, from cassata to filling creams, and its tart note is the key to lightening and balancing desserts rich in butter and cream.
The producer
Passata di Limone 35% is produced and distributed by INNOVACTION S.R.L., a food company based at Viale delle Americhe 270 in Ragusa (RG), specialised in fruit preparations and semi-finished products for the confectionery and food industries. The line is marketed under the MIO brand. Production follows a slow, careful technique that enhances the quality of the fruit.
Organoleptic characteristics
Bright yellow colour, lemon aroma, sweet flavour with a marked citrus note. The texture is that of a dense, homogeneous preparation, spreadable and mouldable, which holds its shape in fillings. The balance between sweetness and acidity makes it versatile in both baked desserts and cold preparations.
Technical specifications
Ingredients: glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, lemon puree 35% (Italy), gelling agent pectin E440, acidity regulator citric acid E330, thickener sodium alginate E401. Nutritional values per 100 g: 272 kcal (1138 kJ), fat 0.2 g of which saturates 0.0 g, carbohydrates 58.2 g of which sugars 56.4 g, protein 0.40 g, fibre 1.80 g, salt 0.01 g. No declared allergens, made without GMOs. Packaged in a 3 kg bucket (mastello), 2 pieces per case.
Uses in professional kitchens
1) Filling tarts and baked cakes: spread an even layer before baking, the gelling holds the shape. 2) Lemon core in single portions and small cakes: pipe into the centre of the batter. 3) Choux, cannoli and doughnuts: fill after baking for a fresh, tart note. 4) Marbling gelato and semifreddi: layer alternately for a sweet-citrus contrast. 5) Glazing and finishing pantry cakes and biscuits. Dosed to good professional practice straight from the bucket, with no reworking.
Pairings
Lemon pairs with mascarpone- and cream-based fillings, with white and dark chocolate, with berries and with nuts. At LAPA it naturally pairs with the MIO range of pastry preparations and creams, to build contrasting fillings and multi-layer marbling.
Distribution and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld, Aargau, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and Grisons (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours via certified partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport). As an ambient-temperature product, it is ideal for stock storage in professional labs.
Who it is for
Designed for pastry shops, confectionery labs, gelato shops, bakeries, restaurants, hotels, delicatessens and Italian grocery stores, as well as private customers passionate about pastry. The 3 kg format is sized for professional production with consistent yield.
