Description
A staple of Italian pastry excellence since 1919, Irca Lilly Raspberry is a professional-grade "2-Step" cold-process mix designed to create vibrant, airy raspberry mousses and bavaroises with technical precision. This powder mix eliminates the labor-intensive steps of blooming gelatin and balancing fruit acidity. By simply hydrating the mix with water (or fruit puree) and folding it into whipped cream, you achieve a dessert with superior structural integrity and a clean, tart raspberry profile that captures the essence of fresh-picked berries.
As a Canadian seller based in Calgary, Alberta, we provide these essential Irca foundations with fast shipping across Canada to support artisanal bakeries, luxury hotels, and high-volume catering services.
BEST FOR: Modern entremets, raspberry mousse cups, tart fillings, charlotte cakes, and frozen semifreddos.
DIETARY NOTE: CONTAINS NATURAL FLAVORS. GLUTEN-FREE.
Why It Works
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Superior Stability: Formulated with professional gelatin and stabilizers to ensure mousses hold sharp edges when sliced, even in complex, multi-layered entremets.
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Authentic Fruit Profile: Features a balanced acidity and natural pink-red hue that mimics the flavor of fresh raspberries without a synthetic aftertaste.
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Freeze-Thaw Stable: Specifically engineered to prevent syneresis (weeping) during defrosting, making it the perfect choice for production kitchens that freeze cakes ahead of time.
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Instant Hydration: The fine powder dissolves instantly in cold liquids, preventing lumps and ensuring a silky-smooth mouthfeel.
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Economic Efficiency: Standardizes your production costs and reduces waste by providing a consistent yield in every batch.
Use Cases
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Signature Entremets: Create a vibrant raspberry mousse layer to contrast with dark chocolate ganache or pistachio sponge.
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Rapid Verrines: Produce high volumes of consistent, light-as-air raspberry dessert cups for banquets or retail displays.
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Stable Cake Fillings: Use as a non-collapsing filling for Victoria sponges, Swiss rolls, or fruit-based tiered cakes.
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Fruit Semifreddo: Fold into semi-whipped cream and freeze for a refreshing Italian-style frozen dessert.
Specs
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Size: 1 KG (2.2 lbs)
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Brand: Irca (Since 1919)
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Flavor: Raspberry (Lampone)
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Format: Fine Powder Mix
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Standard Dosage: Approx. 200g Lilly Mix + 300g Water/Puree + 1000g Unsweetened Whipped Cream.
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Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep bag sealed to maintain powder integrity.
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Origin: Italy
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How do I make the mousse? Mix the Lilly powder with water (or raspberry puree) using a whisk, then gently fold in semi-whipped cream.
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Can I substitute the water for puree? Absolutely. Using raspberry puree instead of water will result in an even more intense flavor and a deeper crimson color.
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Does it contain gelatin? Yes, it contains professional-grade bovine gelatin for structural support.
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How long does it take to set? For best results, allow the finished mousse to set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or in the freezer before glazing.
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Is it gluten-free? Yes, Irca Lilly Raspberry is formulated without gluten-containing ingredients.
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How much mousse does 1 KG make? One bag of mix (when combined with water and cream) produces approximately 7.5 liters of finished mousse.