Artisanal Stracciatella Gelato in a 1.4 kg Tub
EFFEPI artisanal stracciatella gelato is a creamy fior di latte base studded with shards of dark chocolate, supplied in a 1.4 kg tub (carton of 2 tubs, 2.8 kg total). Produced in San Damiano d'Asti in Piedmont and stored at -18 C, it serves at -12/-14 C in the display case and yields around 18-20 scoops of 70 g. A classic Italian gelato flavour for gelaterias, restaurants, bars and pastry shops across Switzerland.
What Stracciatella Is
Stracciatella gelato takes its name from the Italian verb stracciare, to shred: a sweet fior di latte (whole-milk) base into which molten chocolate is poured during churning. As the chocolate hits the cold mixture it sets instantly and breaks into irregular shards rather than uniform chips. The pleasure of stracciatella lies in this contrast: the soft, milky sweetness of the base against the crisp bitterness of the cocoa shards that snap under the spoon.
Origin and History
Stracciatella was created in 1961 in Bergamo, in Lombardy, by Enrico Panattoni at his gelateria La Marianna. The name was inspired by stracciatella alla romana, the egg-drop soup in which beaten egg forms ribbons in hot broth. Panattoni applied the same idea to gelato, streaming hot chocolate into the churning fior di latte. The flavour spread rapidly through Italian gelaterias and is today one of the most ordered classics in Italy and abroad.
The Producer
EFFEPI was founded in 1992 as an exclusive producer of artisanal gelato and, from 2006, expanded into pastry. The company operates from San Damiano d'Asti, in the province of Asti in Piedmont, and supplies gelaterias, restaurants, large-scale retail and the food-service channel throughout Italy and abroad. EFFEPI works with advanced technology and controlled processes, building a reliable supply chain for professional customers.
Sensory Profile
The fior di latte base is clean and milky, neither too sweet nor too lean, with a smooth, dense texture typical of artisanal gelato. The dark chocolate shards are thin and brittle, distributed throughout the mass so that every spoonful carries both cream and cocoa. Served at the correct showcase temperature, the gelato stays soft and spoonable while the chocolate keeps its snap.
Technical Specifications
Net weight 1.4 kg per tub; carton of 2 tubs, 2.8 kg total. Storage at -18 C with an unbroken cold chain; serving temperature -12/-14 C. Commercial shelf life 12 months from production when kept frozen. Country of origin: Italy. Contains milk and may contain traces of nuts and soy depending on the production batch; always check the label on the tub for the full ingredient and allergen statement.
Professional Uses
Scoop into cones or cups for the gelato display case (around 70 g per scoop, 18-20 scoops per tub). Plate as a restaurant dessert with a chocolate or caramel topping and a waffle wafer. Build an affogato by pouring a hot espresso over two scoops. Layer into a semifreddo or a coppa with whipped cream and crumbled amaretti. Pair as a contrast scoop alongside pistachio or hazelnut gelato on a tasting board.
Pairings
Stracciatella pairs naturally with waffle cones and disposable gelato cups, chocolate and caramel toppings, and other EFFEPI flavours such as pistachio, hazelnut, fior di latte and chocolate for a complete display case. A drizzle of dark chocolate topping reinforces the cocoa note; caramel topping adds a sweet, buttery counterpoint.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Frozen cold chain at -18 C guaranteed by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug and Bern. 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 gelaterias, bars, restaurants, pastry shops, hotels, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about Italian gelato.
Who It Is For
Designed for gelaterias building a classic display case, restaurants and pizzerias offering an Italian dessert, bars and cafes serving affogato and coppe, hotels and catering operations, and Italian delicatessens. The 1.4 kg format keeps food cost under control while delivering a recognisable, crowd-pleasing flavour.
