Passata di Fragola 35% 3 kg (Bucket) — Mio

Passata di Fragola 35% Mio: ready-to-use fruit filling for pastry and gelato

Passata di Fragola 35% Mio is a professional strawberry fruit filling made with 35% strawberry purée, supplied in a practical 3 kg bucket with lid and handle. Stably gelled and velvety, it is ready to spread, portion and pipe with no further cooking: a single reference for fillings, glossy mirror finishes and ripples in the lab. The 35% fruit content gives an intense red colour and a clean strawberry aroma.

What a fruit "passata" is

In the Italian pastry trade, a fruit "passata" is a sieved, gelled fruit preparation midway between a coulis and a jam: smoother than a confiture, more structured than a sauce. It is the workhorse of professional kitchens because it holds its shape when cut, does not weep into sponge or cream, and keeps a stable shine on glazed surfaces. The Mio version standardises this result batch after batch, which is exactly what high-turnover pastry shops and gelato counters need.

The Mio line by Innovaction

This filling belongs to the Mio line of Innovaction S.r.l., based in Ragusa, in south-eastern Sicily. Innovaction specialises in semi-finished products for pastry and gelato — fruit fillings, creams, gelato bases, sugars and flours — selected for consistent yield and controlled food cost. The Mio range is built for the professional workflow: large formats, ready-to-use textures and reliable behaviour under heat and freezing.

Sensory profile

Bright red colour, glossy surface, dense but spreadable body. The aroma is frankly fruity, with the sweet-tart balance typical of ripe strawberry; concentrated lemon juice keeps the acidity lively and stops the sweetness from turning flat. The texture is smooth, without fibrous lumps, so it pipes cleanly and spreads in an even layer.

Technical specifications

Strawberry purée 35%, gelled with pectin (E440) and locust bean / alginate gelling agents (E401), acidity adjusted with E339ii and concentrated lemon juice, preserved with E200 (sorbic acid). Net weight 3 kg in a resealable plastic bucket. Shelf-stable when sealed; store at 10-15 C away from heat and light. Once opened, keep refrigerated at 0-4 C, reseal tightly and use within a few weeks. No main allergen is declared, but always check the on-pack label for cross-contamination statements.

Professional uses

Tart and crostata filling: spread 150-200 g over a 24 cm blind-baked shell, even and edge-to-edge. Cheesecake topping: a 3-4 mm mirror layer poured cold over a set cheesecake. Modern entremets and mousse cakes: a fruit insert disc frozen before assembly. Filled choux, bignè and macarons: pipe directly from a bag. Gelato ripple (variegato): fold a cold ribbon into artisanal strawberry or fiordilatte gelato just before it sets. Plated desserts and breakfast service: garnish for pancakes, waffles, yoghurt, panna cotta and gelato cups.

Pairings

Strawberry pairs naturally with vanilla custard, white chocolate, mascarpone cream, pistachio and basil. Layer it with a mascarpone diplomat for a fruit tart, with white chocolate crispy pearls for texture, or with pistachio cream for a contemporary entremet — all available in the LAPA pastry range.

Common mistakes to avoid

Do not boil it to "set" it further — it is already gelled and over-heating dulls the colour and aroma. Do not apply a mirror layer onto a warm dessert, or it will slide. Do not leave the bucket open at room temperature: reseal and refrigerate to protect colour and texture. For inserts, freeze the disc fully before assembling, so the layer stays clean when cut.

Delivery and logistics

B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Zug and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur), shipping within 24-48 hours via certified couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). As a shelf-stable ambient product it ships on standard pallets, perfect for stocking professional kitchens.

Who it is for

Designed for pastry labs, gelato shops, bakeries, hotels, restaurants, caterers, bars and Italian grocery stores, as well as passionate home bakers who want professional results. Order Passata di Fragola 35% Mio from LAPA and bring authentic Italian fruit into your kitchen.