Italy was experiencing its economic boom years when Antonino Galvagno decided to launch his very own entrepreneurial idea. He started producing spirits and liqueurs to supply bars in his home town of Palermo. It didn’t take long for the stroke luck to come along that all entrepreneurs dream of - perhaps by chance, or perhaps by mistake, he made a discovery that became a tremendous success. The “Zuppa Inglese” flavour was born: originally, this was supposed to be an alcoholic drink that tasted like a dessert which was very popular at the time. However, it turned out not to be very suitable for a liqueur, but perfect for making gelato.

Its immediate success soon spread outside of Sicily and the Zuppa Inglese was followed by another great invention: “Dariloy”, one of the first ever balanced bases for gelato. Elenka took off and opened a new industrial plant with modern machinery, enabling it to achieve large-scale production. From that day on, new products began to replicate the success of their predecessors, such as “La Nocciola” hazelnut paste and “Pistacchio OroVerde®”, which made Elenka famous throughout the world as an ambassador for Made in Italy quality. Italy was experiencing its economic boom years when Antonino Galvagno decided to launch his very own entrepreneurial idea. He started producing spirits and liqueurs to supply bars in his home town of Palermo. It didn’t take long for the stroke luck to come along that all entrepreneurs dream of - perhaps by chance, or perhaps by mistake, he made a discovery that became a tremendous success. The “Zuppa Inglese” flavour was born: originally, this was supposed to be an alcoholic drink that tasted like a dessert which was very popular at the time. However, it turned out not to be very suitable for a liqueur, but perfect for making gelato.

Gelato

Elenka’s range of products for gelato are the result of its great passion and high level of professionalism, as certified by the many prestigious awards and international prizes it has won to date. The skills it has developed over the last 60 years, working alongside master gelato makers, have allowed it to create a wide range of products that have become a point of reference in the art of gelato. From its bases to its cream pastes, from its ripple sauces to its toppings, Elenka’s range of semi-finished products for ice-cream parlours comes from a careful selection of ingredients and are all prepared in accordance with strict safety standards, fully respecting the properties and authenticity of each ingredient. It is precisely this level of care and attention that allows master gelato makers to work with complete peace of mind, offering their customers a delicious range of gelatos that are sure to be a success.

Bases

The base is a key element in the composition of the base mixture to prepare gelato, as it creates a stable product that won’t be affected by balancing errors. Elenka’s bases are made from a range of perfectly-dosed ingredients, each making its own contribution to the success of a perfect, artisan gelato. Thanks to its long experience in processing and producing ingredients for professional use, Elenka has successfully developed a line of complete bases, representing the perfect blend of artisanship and innovation and meeting different preparation requirements. Subject to the strictest quality controls, these bases comply with food safety and hygiene regulations, they do not alter the organoleptic properties of their ingredients and they take account of how master artisans make their gelato and the equipment they use.

Chocolates

Elenka’s line of chocolate products share the same quality as their main ingredient. The best cocoa on the market is used to create a diversified range of products in terms of flavour and preparation methods for gelato, semifreddos and desserts. From the excellent bitter cocoa used to make the Cioquick complete base, to the chocolates that truly express Italy and its traditions, such as the Modicano line and our kits for Brownies. These lines also share their great versatility in the preparation process for gelato and patisserie products. From gelato to semifreddos and mousses, every master artisan can count on these products for their flavour, consistency and practicality.

Cream Pastes

These are used to flavour gelato and are made by transforming our carefully selected source ingredients. Both cream pastes and fruit pastes are available and can be used not only for preparing gelato but also in patisserie products, to flavour mousses and creams for example. Thanks to our experience and the processing techniques that have been passed down through generations and tested by technology able to guarantee absolute respect for all ingredients, Elenka has created a full range of flavours that offer incredibly high quality at the same time as being practical to use. Our “La Nocciola” (hazelnut) and “Pistacchio OroVerde” (pistachio) pastes, our exquisite extract of Zuppa Inglese and our Cassata Siciliana are just a few examples of how our company has managed to successfully convey Italy’s characteristic artisanship in its products, giving them an unmistakeable and authentic flavour

We make our pastes using only the best raw ingredients. In this way, we can be sure to preserve all the flavour that each ingredient has to offer. For generations, we’ve been drawing on Italy’s and Sicily’s wonderful gelato and patisserie traditions, allowing recipes and techniques to be passed down, of which we boast extensive knowledge. Exclusive transformation systems supported by new technologies guarantee that each basic ingredient is fully respected, from its selection right through to the packaging of the semi-finished good. This is the secret to our authenticity and the uniqueness of our pastes.

LA NOCCIOLA

This line of cream pastes is the jewel in Elenka’s crown. Always boasting a high degree of innovation, over the years we have maintained our artisan approach to processing, characterised by techniques passed down through generations. PGI Piedmont hazelnuts and other excellent Italian varieties are used to make this complete, aromatic range, from more delicate and lingering flavours to more decisive note

PISTACCHIO

Our pistachio paste line is another jewel in Elenka’s crown. This can be seen through the great success achieved by our multi-award winning Pistacchio OroVerde (pistachios from Etna), by our Trinacria paste (Sicilian pistachios) and our 100% Puro paste (pistachios from countries famous for their production). Our excellent ingredients, meticulous processing procedures and strict quality controls all add to making these pistachio pastes among the best on the market.

SICILIAN SPECIALITIES

Elenka has embraced Sicily’s vast tradition, focusing on the utmost respect for ancient recipes, thanks to its roots in the region. The local flavours of the Cassata Siciliana, Cannoli and almonds, to name just a few, are all authentically expressed in this line of products.