Super Elitè 155/58: The Everyday Counter Cone
The Super Elitè 155/58 is a rolled wafer ice cream cone made in Italy by Italcialde, 155 mm tall with a 58 mm jagged rim, sold by the case of 180 pieces weighing 3.81 kg net, roughly 21 g per cone. It is VeganOK certified, contains no eggs and no dairy, keeps for 18 months at room temperature and is built to carry a two-scoop portion without going soft at the tip.
What a Rolled Wafer Cone Is
A rolled wafer cone is baked as a flat disc of thin batter and rolled while still hot, so the wall closes in a spiral and hardens into a rigid cone. That is what separates it from a pressed waffle cone, moulded in a hot iron, and from the softer cake cone used for packaged ice cream. The rolled construction gives a thin wall, an audible crunch and a neutral biscuit taste that does not compete with the gelato. The Super Elitè finishes with a jagged rim, the classic Italian gelateria profile.
Italcialde: The Producer Behind the Super Elitè Line
The Super Elitè line is produced by Italcialde, based at Via Plutone 1/A in Sant'Antimo, in the province of Naples (VAT 06218111216). The company specialises in cones and wafer products for gelato: rolled cones with plain or jagged rims, Rondò cones, mini cones, printed cones, baskets and cups, alongside gluten-free and vegan ranges. Distribution of this reference runs through LucGel Srl of Spoleto, in Umbria, a gelato, pastry and bar supplier with over twenty years on the market.
Format, Weight and Yield per Case
Each case holds 180 cones and weighs 3.81 kg net, which works out at roughly 21 g per cone. The cone measures 155 mm in height with a 58 mm opening, enough room for a two-scoop portion served with a standard spade. On a busy summer day a single counter can run through a full case in a few hours, so most gelato shops keep several cases in reserve. EAN code 8052990091041, supplier reference 09884.
Ingredients, Allergens and VeganOK Certification
The recipe is wheat flour, sugar, rice flour, potato starch, rice starch, modified starch, refined coconut oil, soya lecithin as emulsifier, vanillin, malted cereal flour, caramel colour and salt. There are no eggs and no dairy in the dough, which is why the cone carries the VeganOK certification and can be served to vegan customers from the same box as everyone else. It contains gluten and soya, and may contain traces of mustard, sesame, soya and nuts. Coeliac customers need a certified gluten-free cone instead, because this one is not suitable for them.
Storage and Handling in the Gelato Shop
Store the cones at room temperature in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources and direct light. Commercial life is 18 months from production. Humidity is the real enemy of a wafer cone: once the case is opened, close it again between services and never keep it next to the display cabinet or a sink, because absorbed moisture turns a crisp cone rubbery within hours. Cones need no refrigeration, so a case can be stocked ahead of the season without taking up cold storage space.
Professional Uses Behind the Counter
Behind the counter the Super Elitè 155/58 covers standard two-scoop service. Line the inside with melted chocolate and let it set to build a barrier that keeps the cone crisp longer and adds a layer of flavour. Dip the rim in chocolate and chopped hazelnuts for a premium version sold at a higher counter price. Fill it with whipped cream and a topping for a takeaway dessert, or turn it upside down over a cup as a decorative element. Out of season it also works in pastry, filled with mousse or semifreddo as a single-portion dessert.
Distribution and Logistics in Switzerland
LAPA supplies gelato shops, cafes, pastry shops, restaurants, seasonal kiosks and Italian food stores in Switzerland from its Embrach warehouse near Zurich. Own-fleet delivery covers Zurich, Winterthur, Basel, Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Zug, Aarau and Lugano, while areas outside the delivery rounds are served through partner carriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker and Camion Transport. Private customers can order the same case through the online shop. Since the product is ambient and non-perishable, it travels with any order, with no cold chain constraints.
