Strawberry Gelato 2.4 kg by EFFEPI
EFFEPI Strawberry Gelato is an artisan Italian fruit gelato supplied in a practical 2.4 kg tub, ready to serve in display freezers. Produced by EFFEPI in San Damiano d'Asti, Piedmont, it offers a fresh, fruity strawberry profile and a smooth, scoopable texture. Deep-frozen at -18 °C, it is designed for gelato shops, bars, pastry labs and restaurants that want a dependable, high-rotation flavour with no preparation required.
What is gelato
Gelato is the Italian frozen dessert that differs from industrial ice cream by its lower air content (overrun) and lower serving temperature, which give a denser, more intensely flavoured spoonful. Italian artisan gelato has roots in the Renaissance courts of Florence and Sicily and remains one of the most recognised symbols of Italian gastronomy. Fruit gelato such as strawberry highlights the flavour of the fruit, with a fresh, clean finish that works as a single scoop or in composed desserts.
Origin: Piedmont
This gelato is produced in San Damiano d'Asti, in the province of Asti, in the heart of Piedmont – a region known for its strong pastry and confectionery tradition and its long-standing food-export culture. The Piedmontese dessert industry combines artisan know-how with controlled industrial processes, a balance that defines EFFEPI's production.
The producer: EFFEPI
EFFEPI has produced artisan gelato since 1992, expanding into pastry from 2006. The company is specialised in products for gelato shops, pastry shops and food service, working with selected raw materials and controlled processes at every stage, from raw-material selection to packaging, all managed by specialised staff. EFFEPI distributes mainly through wholesalers and distributors, ensuring a reliable supply chain.
Sensory profile
The strawberry flavour is fruity and fresh, with the bright note typical of red fruit and a clean, not overly sweet finish. The texture is smooth and easy to scoop when tempered correctly, holding well in the display freezer throughout service.
Technical specifications
Format: tub of 2.4 kg net. Storage: deep-frozen, constant -18 °C. Serving temperature: -12 to -14 °C. Yield: about 25-30 servings per tub at 80-100 g, or more as a scoop on a cone at 60-70 g. Do not refreeze once thawed.
Professional uses
- Cups and cones: single strawberry scoop, or paired with fiordilatte and pistachio for a classic Italian three-flavour cup.
- Pink-and-white cup: alternate strawberry and fiordilatte for a fresh, photogenic dessert.
- Gelato cakes and semifreddi: use as a fruit layer or variegato between sponge and cream.
- Affogato-style and milkshakes: blend with cold milk for a strawberry frappe, or top with whipped cream.
- Dessert plating: quenelle alongside panna cotta, cheesecake or fresh fruit for restaurant menus.
Pairings
Strawberry gelato pairs naturally with fiordilatte, vanilla, lemon sorbet and cream gelato, with fresh basil or mint, with a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar of Modena, and with crisp wafers or shortcrust biscuits. For the bar, it works in spritz-style desserts and summer frappes.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Serving straight from a -18 °C deep freezer: the gelato is too hard and loses aroma – temper to -12 / -14 °C first.
- Refreezing after partial thawing: ice crystals form and texture is ruined.
- Leaving the tub uncovered in the display freezer: surface dries and absorbs odours – keep it covered between services.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Frozen chain at -18 °C guaranteed by the LAPA fleet 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 Frigo-Express, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport) with isothermal packaging and dry ice. Service tailored for gelato shops, pastry labs, bars, hotels, restaurants, Italian grocery stores and private customers.
Who it is for
Designed for gelato shops, bars, pastry labs, hotels and restaurants that need a reliable, ready-to-serve fruit gelato in a convenient 2.4 kg format, as well as for private customers who want authentic Italian gelato at home.
