Gelato Mix Dolce Delizia 400D

Dolce Delizia 400D is a Complete Italian gelato base — a semi-finished powder engineered with 18% fat and 13.5% MSNF for authentic gelateria-grade body and slow-melt texture. Unlike concentrate bases that require operators to add separate skim milk powder, sugar, or stabilizers, the 400D is fully formulated — you reconstitute with whole milk only at a 400g powder + 1.0L milk ratio. Italian-recipe formulation, GMO-free, sugar (not corn syrup), 36-month shelf life.

Pour 1.0 liter of whole milk per 400g of powder into a clean food-grade bucket. Add the powder while whisking with a wire whisk or immersion blender, add flavoring at this stage, and mix for 60 seconds until fully dissolved. Allow the cream to stand for 10 minutes to emulsify, then whisk vigorously again before transferring to your Italian gelato batch freezer. Churn until outlet temperature reaches -8°C to -12°C.

The Complete designation means the 400D is a self-contained gelato base — it already includes milk proteins, dextrose, refined sugar, emulsifiers, and stabilizers in a single calibrated formulation. You only need to add whole milk. Concentrate-style bases like the 100D and 50D require operators to add separate sugar, dextrose, or milk powder to complete the recipe — more recipe control, but more operational steps. The 400D is the simplest path to consistent gelateria-grade results, batch after batch.

The 400D is calibrated for Italian gelato batch freezers including Finamac, Bravo, Carpigiani, Telme, and Frigomat. Recommended outlet temperature range is -8°C to -12°C, which delivers proper overrun and the dense body characteristic of authentic gelato. The PAC (anti-freezing power) value of 85.4 is balanced for consistent extraction and display-vitrine performance.

Dolce Delizia gourmet pastes and fruit purees are the recommended path for authentic gelato — they add structure, body, solids, and (in nut pastes like pistachio and hazelnut) additional fat content to the finished product. Standard dosage is 80 to 100g of paste per kg of mix. X-Flavors concentrated flavorings are a compatible alternative but deliver pure flavor without adding body, fat, or solids — best used when the 400D structure is already complete, or layered with Dolce Delizia pastes for accent notes.

The 400D is Gluten-Free and GMO-free. The Dolce Delizia line is not certified Kosher or Halal. Recipe origin is Italian, formulated for authentic Italian-style gelato production. For operations requiring Kosher or Halal certifications, consider the AussieBlends N2 Gelato line (Premium D099, Premium Vanilla D121, NAS D057) which carry those certifications.

The 400D contains milk, coconut, and soy allergens. The formula includes milk protein, skimmed milk powder, hydrogenated coconut oil, and soy protein. Please inform customers with dairy, coconut, or soy allergies before serving. Cross-contamination from other allergens is not declared on the product specification sheet.

The 400D ratio scales linearly: 400g powder + 1.0L milk. For 800g of powder use 2.0L of milk, for 1.2kg use 3.0L, and for a full 1.6 kg bag use 4.0L of milk. One bag yields approximately 5.6 liters of finished gelato (~70 servings at 80g portions). One full case of 7 bags yields about 39.2 liters or ~10.4 gallons of finished gelato (~490 servings).

Store unopened bags in a cool, dry place below 25°C away from direct light, toxic chemicals, and strong odors. No refrigeration required for the powder. Close the packaging tightly after every use and keep it in a clean place. Once reconstituted with milk, treat the liquid mix as a dairy product — refrigerate and use within 24-48 hours, or churn immediately and store the finished gelato at proper freezer temperature.

36 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly in a cool, dry place below 25°C. The 36-month shelf life is one of the longest in the gelato powder category, reducing inventory waste and giving operators significant flexibility in stock management.

Cost per serving depends on case price and yield. One 7-bag case yields approximately 490 servings at 80g portion size. Individual bag yields approximately 70 servings. The actual cost per serving updates dynamically on this product page based on the current variant price selected. Flavoring costs (Dolce Delizia pastes or X-Flavors) are additional and depend on the specific flavor chosen.

Yes — the 400D is designed for Italian gelaterias, specialty cafés, hotel pastry programs, restaurant dessert menus, and B2B foodservice operations across the USA. The Complete formulation simplifies daily prep, the 36-month shelf life supports stable inventory, the powder format eliminates cold chain requirements during shipping, and the calibrated formula delivers consistent batch-to-batch results. Compatible with all major Italian batch freezer brands including Finamac, Bravo, Carpigiani, Telme, and Frigomat.