Mocca Paste is a concentrated flavouring preparation intended for professional use in the food industry, suitable for ice cream and confectionery applications. The product is designed exclusively for food manufacturing and is not intended for direct consumption. It delivers a well-balanced, characteristic mocca flavour, combining coffee notes with a smooth, stable paste format that ensures consistent results in finished products.
At 20°C, Mocca Paste presents as a viscous, homogeneous mass with a dark-brown colour, a typical coffee aroma, and a characteristic mocca taste. Its formulation allows for easy incorporation and uniform flavour distribution in ice cream mixes and confectionery preparations. The recommended dosage is approximately 20 g per kilogram of mix, allowing manufacturers to adjust flavour intensity according to the desired sensory profile.
The product is made from glucose syrup, water, sugar, instant coffee (7%), sulphite ammonia caramel as a colouring agent, modified starch, flavouring, potassium sorbate as a preservative, and tartaric acid as an acidity regulator. It has a Brix value of 67.0°Bx ± 3 and a pH of 3.9 ± 0.5, providing good flavour stability and microbiological safety. Nutritional values per 100 g include an energy value of 981.5 kJ / 230.9 kcal, carbohydrates at 53.8 g of which 31.0 g are sugars, less than 0.1 g of fat, 0.8 g of protein, no fibre, and a salt content of 0.12 g.
Mocca Paste is supplied in food-grade PP sealed buckets. It should be stored in its original unopened packaging in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, at temperatures between 5 and 25°C. After opening, the product should be kept refrigerated, the packaging closed after each use, and homogenisation before use is recommended. When stored under the recommended conditions and in the original packaging, the shelf life is 24 months from the production date.
The product complies with current EU legislation regarding contaminants, food contact materials, GMO regulations, and allergen labelling requirements. It does not contain genetically modified organisms, has not been treated with ionising radiation or ethylene oxide, and meets applicable microbiological standards. Mocca Paste is an ideal solution for professional manufacturers seeking a reliable, easy-to-use flavouring paste with authentic coffee character and consistent performance.
