Pistachio Aroma Paste 1 kg (Case 10) — Mion

Mion Pistachio Aroma Paste 1 kg Case 10 – Quick Overview

Italian concentrated pistachio aroma paste, 1 kg professional jar, case of 10 (10 kg total), distributed by Mion. Workhorse semilavorato of Italian gelaterias and pastry labs for the iconic pistachio gelato and modern pastry creations.

Origins and Tradition of Italian Pistachio

The pistachio (Pistacia vera) is grown in Italy mainly in **Bronte (Catania, Sicily)** where it obtained the **DOP "Pistacchio Verde di Bronte"** in 2009. Pistachio paste originated in 19th-century Sicilian pastry shops as a way to concentrate the aroma of the nut. Mion is a historic Italian company that produces semi-finished products for gelato and pastry making, distributed worldwide.

Professional Uses in Gelato and Pastry Making

Pistachio fior di latte gelato: 30-40 g per 1 kg white base, churned. Pistachio pastry cream: 50 g per 1 L milk. Pistachio semifreddo: 40 g per 500 ml semi-whipped cream. Pistachio mousse: 35 g per 4 moulds. Whipped pistachio ganache: 80 g per 500 g white chocolate + 250 ml cream. Gourmet Bavarian cream. Pistachio and chocolate cake (modern interpretation by Niko Romito). Sicilian cannoli with pistachio pastry cream. Sicilian brioche col tuppo filled with pistachio. Pistachio macaron (Italian version by Pierre Hermé). Never bake at high temperatures (loses volatile aromas above 80 °C).

Technical Specifications and Storage

Pistachio aroma paste, typical ingredients: roasted pistachios, vegetable oils, sugar, natural flavourings, salt, natural colourings if present (chlorophyll E141). Recyclable 1 kg professional PP jar with airtight lid. Case of 10 jars = 10 kg. Origin Italy. Store in a cool, dry place at 12-22 °C, away from light. Shelf life 18 months sealed. Once opened, refrigerate at 2-4 °C, consume within 60 days, stir before use (oil may separate). HS code 2106.90. EAN 8021977006514. Allergens: contains tree nuts (pistachios), possible traces of other tree nuts.

Distribution and Logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution to Zurich, Winterthur, Schaffhausen, St. Gallen, Aargau (Aarau, Baden), Bern, Lucerne and Basel with the LAPA fleet. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), Romandy (Geneva, Carouge, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion, Fribourg) and Grisons (Chur, Davos), shipping in 1–3 working days with food-grade certified partner couriers (Swiss Post, Galliker). Designed for artisanal gelato shops, pastry shops, bars, hotels, catering, delicatessens, speciality shops and private customers passionate about Sicilian pastry.