What is Italian Gelato? It is a mixture of liquid ingredients (milk, cream, fruits...), and solid raw materials (dehydrated powders made of sugars, proteins, fibers and fruits). This mixture goes through pasteurization whipping and cooling, and the semisolid result is called "Gelato". It differs from ice cream because its low fat content. Ice cream has a minimum 14% of animal fat (such as butter) while Venchi's Gelato has from 0% (sorbet fruit) to 11% maximum.

To obtain high quality Gelato, the first step is the selection of the raw ingredients, which is the reason why Venchi has excluded the use of vegetable refined oils or hydrogenated fats, flavorings or synthetic additives. Only natural raw materials like milk protein, carob, guar flour and soy lecithin, etc. also, mono and diglycerides of the fatty acids have been excluded, thus offering for the first time in the market, a high quality product. In addition the gluten has been eliminated in the selection of the raw material. It is therefore suitable for people suffering from gluten intolerance. Second, Venchi provides a wide range of products (40 flavors) which are pre-measured and mixed to make the production process extremely easy. 

This small Sicilian artisanal bakery uses only the best natural ingredients grown on the sunny isle of Sicily. Avola's almonds, Bronte's pistachios and Riviera dei Ciclopi's lemons and red oranges are used exclusively. They have created a wide range of exquisite confections using ancient, traditional recipes from eastern Sicily.

Don Luigi Falanga started this bakery in 1948 in Catania, on the slops of Mount Etna, where the soil is perfect for the finest produce. All the products are hand-crafted and made exclusively with all natural ingredients (flour, honey, butter, eggs). 

The "amaretti" style are made without flour and have a chewy texture in true Sicilian style. All the products are individually wrapped in clear cellophane. They are offered in gift bags and bulk.

The most unique of the confections is the Croccante (pistachio-almond crisp). This are made only from the best Avola almonds and Sicily's famed Bronte pistachios. This fabulously delicious confection was awarded the 2008 "Golden Tray" award for the best new product of the year at Cibus Dolce Italia, in may 2008.

Luigi Falanga, the current owner, follows his grandfather's dictum "you should only bake with a soul that is happy and full of love"

Imported exclusively by:
                  Doral International
                        Tel: 718-224-7413 website: www.doralgourmet.com

Balsa Mela 
 by Acetaia San Giacomo
 
2008 Outstanding Vinegar

Balsa Mela is a sweet apple balsamic vinegar made in the finest method of this world renowned acetaia
of traditional balsamic.

This unique vinegar is made from fresh apple juice, from the Dolomites in the north of Italy, which is direct fire cooked and reduced in the same manner as the finest balsamic. It is fermented and acetified by adding 20% pure apple vinegar and then continuing to add cooked apple juice. It is matured in neutral wood barrels of medium size until the fantastic taste is reached. It is 100% natural and does not contain any chemical products or colorants. This is a true artisanal product, using only cooked apple juice and apple vinegar.

Balsa Mela is a caramel colored, viscous vinegar with a strong and definite apple flavor with the perfect balance of the sweet and acidic taste of apples fresh from the orchard.

This unrivaled condiment is a a must for every pantry, especially because of its diversity of uses. It is marvelous with white meats and, when used to baste a pork roast, you can be certain of rave reviews. Use this vinegar to enhance vegetables (try grilling onions in Balsa Mela). Add it to pure, fresh water for a real thirst quencher and refreshing pick-up. Our favorite is as a dip for fresh goat cheese and assorted fruits after a meal. Using it as the liquid ingredient for your favorite muffin or sweet bread recipe to give it an apple kick.

Balsa Mela is a versatile condiment presented in a simple, clear glass bottle, simple enough for your 
kitchen counter and classic enough for your dining room table. It is offered in 250ml (8.8 fluid ounces).

                                              Imported exclusively by:
                  Doral International
                        Tel: 718-224-7413 website: www.doralgourmet.com

CHOCOLATE: FOR A HEALTHY HEART!?!

FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, SCIENTISTS AND MEDICAL RESEARCHERS HAVE BEEN ARRIVING AT THE CONCLUSION THAT THE CONSUMPTION OF ALL CHOCOLATE, AND ESPECIALLY DARK CHOCOLATE, HAS A SUBSTANTIAL EFFECT IN REDUCING  LDL (BAD CHOLESTEROL) AND INCREASING HDL (GOOD CHOLESTEROL) THROUGH THE PRESENCE OF ANTI-OXIDANTS.

IN ADDITION, AMONG THE MANY NATURAL CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS FOUND IN CHOCOLATE, ARE THOSE THAT CAN HAVE A POSITIVE EFFECT ON MOOD AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING.

IN THE LAST YEAR, MORE AND MORE RESEARCHERS HAVE PUT FORTH INFORMATION PRAISING THE HEALTH AND FOOD VALUE OF CHOCOLATE. AS A RESULT OF THESE MANY EXPOSURES IN NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES AND TELEVISION, THE DEMAND FOR CHOCOLATE IS REACHING UNPRECEDENTED HEIGHTS.

WE AT Doral International, ARE EXPERIENCING A LARGE INCREASE IN ORDERS AND WE HOPE TO SEE THIS OCCURRING WITH OUR MANY CUSTOMERS OF Venchi   AND  Slitti  CHOCOLATES. THESE BRANDS ARE WORLD CLASS AND WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER THEM. WE KNOW THAT YOUR CUSTOMERS WILL RECOGNIZE THE QUALITY OF THESE PRODUCT LINES AND WE WILL ALL ENJOY INCREASED SALES AND PROFITS.

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