Chocolate in the shape of a bean
Frutta Realistica Cocoa Bean is a frozen pastry single portion that recreates a cocoa bean: an elongated, tapered shape, a brown surface with red highlights and a velvety look. Each carton contains 8 pieces, approx. 800 g net. It is the chocolate flavour of the Frutta Realistica line, based on cream, extra dark chocolate and hazelnut cream.
The dessert
Each piece rests in a black rectangular tray with a clear lid. The dark surface, dusted with red, imitates the husk of the bean. Inside, dairy cream and milk combine with extra dark chocolate (29%, minimum 60% cocoa); the hazelnut cream (14.5%) brings notes of hazelnut and cocoa, while the cereal and cocoa bean crumble (5.8%), with oat flakes, cocoa beans and almonds, adds crunch. Cocoa butter and a red colouring spray create the surface effect.
Ingredients and allergens
The main ingredients are dairy cream, extra dark chocolate, UHT semi-skimmed milk, hazelnut cream, cereal and cocoa bean crumble, sunflower seed oil, cocoa butter, red food colouring spray and food-grade gelatine. The label declares the following allergens: peanuts and products thereof; nuts and products thereof (almonds and products containing almonds, hazelnuts and products containing hazelnuts); milk and products thereof; soybeans and products thereof; eggs and products thereof. Contains the colour E129, which may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. The full ingredient list and nutritional values are shown in the specifications table.
How to serve
Take only the pieces you need out of the freezer and leave them at room temperature for about 2 hours, as indicated on the label. Once thawed and kept at +4 °C, the dessert stays unaltered for 2 days, so service can be prepared in advance and the pieces kept in a cold room or refrigerated display. Each portion is already finished and decorated and needs no further work: simply place it on a dessert plate and serve.
Ideal for
The realistic fruit shape surprises guests and makes this single portion an easy dessert to offer in restaurants, pizzerias, bars, hotels and catering services. It works as an end-of-meal dessert, on dessert buffets, at banquets and events, where the single portion ensures fast service and identical pieces every time. The carton of 8 pieces lets you thaw only what you need, and the other flavours of the Frutta Realistica line can be combined for a colourful dessert platter.
Storage
Keep the product frozen at -18 °C until use, as indicated on the label. Once thawed, the dessert stays unaltered for 2 days at +4 °C. The product is subject to natural weight loss and is sold by the pack, not by weight. For waste sorting: box in paper (PAP 21), lid and base in plastic (PVC 3).
Order from LAPA
Frutta Realistica Cocoa Bean is part of LAPA's range of frozen desserts. We deliver in Switzerland to restaurants, pizzerias, delicatessens, hotels and caterers: you can order this single portion together with the other flavours of the Frutta Realistica line and the rest of the supplies for your business.
