Decorations and Inclusions

In fine pastry, decorations and inclusions signal quality, craftsmanship, and consistency even before flavor enters the picture.

Whether it’s the glossy sheen of a chocolate decoration, the jewel-like color of a candied fruit, the satisfying crunch of a nut praliné, or the structured crispiness of a cereal or protein inclusion, every detail contributes to how a product is perceived and remembered.

CSM Ingredients’ decorations and inclusions portfolio spans fruit, chocolate, nuts, cereals, and protein-rich solutions, all designed to convert visual impact into controlled, repeatable performance across every stage of production.

A complete portfolio for decorations and inclusions

Built on carefully selected raw materials and proven processing technologies, CSM Ingredients’ range ensures every product performs consistently across different formulations, textures, and production conditions.

Each solution is designed to fit seamlessly into existing lines, supporting process efficiency while offering the visual appeal, textural complexity, and sensory quality that define premium fine pastry.

Candied Fruit

BENEFITS: Carefully selected quality fruit, whole or in pieces, slowly candied using traditional methods to achieve the right balance of taste, appearance and final product profile. Available in multiple formats.

IDEAL FOR: Bakery and pastry products.

Semi-Candied Fruit (also dried)

BENEFITS: Obtained through an innovative osmotic procedure starting from frozen fruit, maintaining organoleptic characteristics of consistency and colour similar to fresh fruit. Does not freeze and remains chewable in cold or frozen products.

IDEAL FOR: Frozen desserts, bakery products, cereal bars, chocolate pralines.

Chocolate Inclusions

BENEFITS: Chocolate chips designed to retain their shape and deliver consistent melt behavior during baking and processing. Available in dark, milk, and white chocolate.

IDEAL FOR: Cookies, muffins, brioche, pastry doughs.

Chocolate Decorations

BENEFITS: Ready-to-use decorations designed for visual impact: chunks, chips, crispies, shavings, circles, triangles, pencils, leaves, sticks, disks, squares, and spheres. The range also includes exclusive seasonal specialties crafted for Valentine’s Day, Spring, Christmas, and more.

IDEAL FOR: Cakes, entremets, plated desserts, fine pastry, pralines, seasonal confectionery.

Praliné Nuts

BENEFITS: Nut-based praliné solutions for inclusions (Praligrains) and decorations (Pralidecor), delivering an intense, roasted nut character with a satisfying crunch and preserved texture integrity even in moist environments.

IDEAL FOR: Praliné creams, ganaches,fine pastry, chocolate confectionery.

Crêpe Chips

BENEFITS: Thin, crispy cereal-based flakes that introduce a distinctive, featherlight crunch to both inclusions and toppings.

IDEAL FOR: Chocolate pralines, mousse cakes, cereal bars, fine pastries.

Textured vegetable proteins (TVP)

BENEFITS: Crunchy, plant-based inclusions that boost the protein content of fine pastry and bakery products while also delivering a unique texture.

IDEAL FOR: Croissants, cookies, snack bars and pastries .