Coda d'Aragosta Mini: the excellence of Neapolitan pastry in single-portion format
The Coda d'Aragosta is one of the most iconic sweets of the Neapolitan pastry tradition. Despite what its name might suggest, it is not a shellfish: it is a refined puff pastry sweet with the characteristic elongated, curled shape that recalls a lobster's tail. This mini version offers single portions of 25-30 grams each, perfect for service in pastry shops, cafés, hotels and catering.
Made with thin, crispy puff pastry rolled into multiple layers, the Coda d'Aragosta encloses a soft heart of cream that is released at the first bite, creating the unmistakable contrast between the crispy exterior and the velvety sweetness of the filling. Now available frozen to guarantee freshness, consistent quality and zero waste for the Swiss food service.
What the Coda d'Aragosta really is
The Coda d'Aragosta was born as an evolution of the famous Neapolitan sfogliatella. The puff pastry is stretched into very thin sheets, rolled and shaped into the typical elongated fan form. During baking the pastry rises and separates into crispy layers, while the inside stays soft to hold the cream filling.
- Category: puff pastry sweet (NOT a seafood product)
- Origin: Neapolitan pastry tradition, Italy
- Filling: soft cream enclosed in the curled puff pastry
- Craftsmanship: layered, rolled and hand-shaped pastry following the Neapolitan recipe
The mini format: perfect portions for service
The mini format of 25-30 grams is designed for the professional seeking elegance and portion control. Each piece is a finished single portion, ideal for composing mixed pastry platters, buffets, hotel breakfasts, coffee breaks and tastings. The small size allows more variety on the same plate and precise food cost management.
- Unit weight: 25-30 g per piece
- Packaging: 6 kg case
- State: frozen, ready to regenerate
- Yield: high number of pieces per case, optimal for continuous service
Service and use in pastry shops and cafés
The Coda d'Aragosta Mini is the ideal solution for quality bars, cafés, pastry shops, hotels and caterers who want to offer an authentic Italian pastry without the complexity of in-house production. It is perfect for breakfast, the coffee break, as a small after-meal pastry or in sweet buffets. A light dusting of icing sugar enhances the presentation.
- Mixed mini pastry platters
- Hotel breakfasts and brunches
- Coffee breaks and corporate buffets
- Display cases of signature bars and cafés
- Dessert to pair with espresso or sweet wines
Storage and cold chain
The product is frozen and must be kept at -18°C to preserve its quality. The cold chain must never be interrupted: once thawed, do not refreeze. We recommend taking from the case only the quantities needed for the day's service, to reduce waste and always guarantee optimal freshness.
- Storage: -18°C, continuous cold chain
- Thawing: take only the portions needed, do not refreeze
- Service: finish with icing sugar to taste
Logistics and delivery throughout Switzerland
LAPA guarantees the distribution of the frozen product with temperature-controlled transport throughout the Confederation. We deliver regularly to Zurich, Geneva, Lugano and Basel, as well as to all the main areas of the Swiss food service, ensuring the cold chain is respected from our warehouse to your kitchen.
