Gelato | Pastes and Inclusions at IFF

Elevating the Gelato and Ice Cream Experience

Merging tradition with technical expertise, IFF’s paste and inclusion solutions innovate gelato, ice cream, and frozen desserts with beloved, differentiating quality. These solutions capture the nostalgia and comfort that consumers crave, creating unforgettable dessert experiences.

1000+ product SKUs

in the market utilize our paste and inclusions solutions
30+ years

of experience in the flavor space

How Can We Help?

Discover Leagel and Beyond

Leagel, our premium partner, allows us to bring multiple benefits to our customers, including consistency, quality, and customization to the gelato, ice cream, and frozen dessert industry.

Consistent Quality

Through our partnership with Leagel, we meticulously select each raw material and maintain rigorous control throughout the production process, ensuring that our customers consistently receive products that meet their quality standards every time.

25,000 checks per year

are performed to ensure quality standards are met.

Powerhouse of Innovation

At IFF, innovation is our essence; we blend market insights with the latest trends, delivering cutting-edge ideas that keep our customers ahead of the curve while meticulously balancing ingredients and expertise that help our customers succeed.

50 new products

(e.g., pastes, inclusions) are created per year, on average, using our paste and inclusion solutions.

A Close Connection

In partnership with Leagel, we are dedicated to blending global knowledge with a deep understanding of regional markets to meet local needs. By integrating expertise across marketing, technical, and commercial domains, we deliver comprehensive support that is both innovative and relevant to each unique market.

50+ professional demonstrations

take place per year to support this effort

Customization

At IFF, our commitment to customers drives us to find the best solutions for your unique challenges. We offer comprehensive customization and private-label products, ensuring each solution is carefully tailored to meet your needs, and helping you drive your business goals.

60+ private label products

(e.g., pastes, inclusions) are produced using our paste and inclusions solutions per year

Surprise Your Senses

Structuring Ingredients

Structuring ingredients like premixed bases and texture improvers ensure a perfectly smooth, delicious gelato that’s easy to serve.

Flavoring Ingredients

Versatile pastes for ice cream and gelato, ideal for everything from classic vanilla and chocolate to refreshing fruit flavors and unexpected creations.

Inclusions

Unique inclusions like ripples, cream spreads, grains, and toppings not only take flavors to the next level but add delightful textures, transforming every bite into a memorable treat.

Applications of Leagel Ingredients

Beverage

Our paste and inclusions solutions come to life in beverages through layered iced lattes, slushies, specialty coffees, and flavored lattes, which can also include cream spreads, toppings, syrups, and grains that elevate both flavor and texture.

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Dairy

Leagel’s range of products brings a touch of indulgence to the dairy world, offering delicious flavoring solutions and inclusions that make every treat special.

From creamy Italian gelato and soft serve to rich industrial ice cream, cold pastries, and yogurt, our partnership with Leagel allows us to create flavors that spark joy and nostalgia with every scoop.

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Bakery

Incorporating soy and pea protein into bakery products is a game-changer for health-conscious consumers.

At IFF, our plant-based proteins boost the nutritional profile of your products, helping your brand stand out in the market and attract consumers. Whether you’re baking bread, muffins, or cookies, SUPRO® and TRUPRO® proteins can enhance texture while delivering a protein-packed punch.

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No-Added Sugar

Leagel introduces zHero, a delightful gelato line that’s sugar-free, lactose-free, and gluten-free—bringing you the artisan taste of gelato with a healthy twist. With two versatile premixed bases, you can create a range of flavors using no-sugar-added cream pastes or pure fruit purees.

Plant-Based

Leagel’s expanding range of plant-based products lets you create creamy, indulgent artisan gelato without animal derivatives. Made with soy and pea proteins and plant-based thickeners, these formulations are inspired by top food trends, catering to the rising demand for plant-based options.

Transform Ideas into Market-Ready Innovations

Bring your vision to life with IFF’s expertise in food and beverage innovation. Together, we can turn bold ideas into groundbreaking solutions.