2009 sofi Awards: PreGel AMERICA, Inc. - Pink Grapefruit Super Sprint

2009 sofi Gold Winner

Outstanding Dessert or Dessert Topping

With upscale frozen desserts making Entrepreneur magazine’s 2008 Hot List, it’s no surprise that this high-quality base used to make many frozen treats is award-worthy. What makes PreGel America’s Pink Grapefruit Super Sprint extraordinary is its versatility. “It gives culinary professionals a variety of opportunities to offer customers a light treat,” says Marco Casol, president and CEO. “Imagination is the key—a cup of sorbetto, a soft-serve cone, a palate cleanser, a pairing on a dessert flight, a layer in a gelato cake, a tropical sundae or a daring cocktail. There are so many options.”

This light grapefruit flavor makes a superior sorbet or gelato, and the simplicity of the process is why chefs and caterers rely on it. There’s no need to source ingredients or to measure: Just add milk or water and one bag of Super Sprint, mix in a commercial blender and pour into a batch freezer. (A 2.4-pound bag makes 1 pan, or 130 ounces, of gelato.) “The delicate, yet refreshing flavor allows it to complement other gelato and sorbetto flavors, as well as cocktails and drinks,” adds Casol.

Made in Italy’s Reggio-Emilia region, PreGel begins with fresh, authentic and natural ingredients obtained from reliable and sustainable sources throughout the world. The company also provides education through its PreGel Professional Training Center, including creative recipe and decorative ideas, advice about products to offer and how to properly display, serve and store gelato.

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