What is Pistachio-Almond and which frozen desserts can I make with it?+
Pistachio-Almond is a Dolce Delizia gourmet flavoring by AussieBlends. Smooth green pistachio-almond blend. It is a concentrated gourmet paste or fruit puree, made to an Italian recipe in the USA, and it works across every frozen dessert technology: gelato, hard ice cream, soft serve, frozen yogurt, rolled ice cream, liquid nitrogen ice cream, whipping cream and frappes.
How much Pistachio-Almond should I use?+
The recommended dosage is 80-100 g/kg of finished mix. For a batch, weigh your prepared cream and add that amount per kilogram of cream; you can add more for a more intense flavor. For made to order service in liquid nitrogen or rolled ice cream, multiply the grams per kg figure by 0.17 to get the grams per 6 oz portion. Always start at the lower end and adjust to taste.
How do I mix Pistachio-Almond into my product?+
There are two methods. Batch: reconstitute your base mix, add the gourmet by weight, blend with an immersion blender until smooth and uniform, rest refrigerated for 10 minutes, then remix and run it in your machine. Per portion: for liquid nitrogen and rolled ice cream, dose each 6 oz portion as you build it at service. Both methods are shown step by step in the mixing guides on this page.
Is Pistachio-Almond vegan or suitable for my diet?+
Pistachio-Almond is vegan, and like every Dolce Delizia gourmet flavor it is also gluten-free and non-GMO. Dietary tags: Vegan,Gluten-free,Non-GMO. Of the 18 gourmet flavors, 14 are vegan and the other 4 are vegetarian.
What allergens does Pistachio-Almond contain?+
Pistachio-Almond contains: Nuts. Please inform customers with these allergies before serving. Cross-contamination is not declared on the product specification sheet, so always confirm against the current label.
What are the ingredients of Pistachio-Almond?+
Sugar, sunflower oil, almonds, dextrose, pistachios, palm oil, flavors. Emulsifier: sunflower lecithin. Colors: E102, E133.
Is Pistachio-Almond a paste or a fruit puree, and how do I store it?+
Dolce Delizia gourmet flavors are concentrated pastes (nuts and Italian classics) and real fruit purees (berries and tropical). Store sealed in a cool, dry place at ambient temperature; no cold chain is required. Shelf life is up to 36 months (some fruit purees up to 24 months), so check the date on the pack. After opening, reseal and use within the timeframe on the label.
Where is Pistachio-Almond made, and is it Kosher or Halal?+
Pistachio-Almond is made in the USA to an authentic Italian recipe. The Dolce Delizia gourmet line is not certified Kosher or Halal. For Kosher or Halal certified products, see the AussieBlends N2 Gelato line (Premium D099, Premium Vanilla D121, NAS D057).
Can I use Pistachio-Almond in frappes and blended drinks?+
Yes. For a 16 oz blended drink, build the cup with ice, water and your frappe or milkshake base mix (about 60 to 80 g), then add 1 scoop (a number 16 scoop, about 57 g) of Pistachio-Almond and blend until smooth. Add a second scoop for a more intense flavor.