Discover the latest pastry trends and our expert advice on how to make the most of your creations. At Unipatis, we support artisan bakers with innovative ingredients and tried-and-tested recipes to make every dessert an unforgettable experience.
The Dubai Phenomenon: An Opportunity… But A Challenge
Since 2024, Dubai chocolate has invaded social networks and created massive demand among your customers. This bar from the United Arab Emirates, composed of creamy pistachio and crunchy kadaïf coated in milk chocolate, has become a gourmet obsession for millions of people.
For artisan patissiers, it’s a major business opportunity. Your customers demand these creations, your shop windows can stand out, and the average ticket can climb. But here’s the problem…
The Kadaïf Laboratory Challenge
Kadaïf (or kunafa) is this angel-hair-shaped pastry, much used in Oriental pastry-making. To get the perfect result :
❌ Buying dry kadaïf dough: Not always easy to find in France
❌ Baking: You need to brown it perfectly without burning it
❌ Mixing with pistachio: Delicate dosage for the ideal texture
❌ Stabilization: Kadaïf can soften on contact with moisture
❌ Preparation time: Several time-consuming steps
❌ Variable result: Difficult to have consistent quality.
Time is money. And in a professional laboratory, wasting 2-3 hours on a kadaf preparation is not profitable, especially at the height of the holiday season.
Our solution: Kadaïf DUBAI STYLE Pistachio Fodder from Unipatis
At Unipatis, we’ve developed a ready-to-use solution that solves all these problems: our Pistachio Kadaïf DUBAI STYLE forage.
Professional Composition
- Pure pistachio paste, smooth and intense
- Perfectly toasted kadaïf: guaranteed crispness, optimal texture
- Perfect pistachio/kadaif balance for authentic Dubai signature
- Professional stability: remains crisp even after freezing/thawing
Technical advantages for your laboratory
✅ Ready to use: Open, use, create
✅ Massive time savings: 0 preparation vs 2-3h work
✅ Consistent quality: Same texture, same taste, every day
✅ Suitable for freezing: Prepare in advance without loss of quality
✅ 12-month shelf life: No waste, order with peace of mind
✅ Easy softening: Just a few seconds in the microwave to spread
Professional formats
Available in 1 kg and 4 kg buckets, our fodder can be adapted to your production volume, whether you’re an independent craftsman or a high-production laboratory.
Multiple applications: Maximize your return on investment
One of the great advantages of our Kadaïf Forage is its versatility. One product, dozens of possible applications!
En Chocolaterie: Surf the Trend
Tablettes Chocolat Style Dubai
The star creation that started it all. Pour your chocolate into tablet moulds, add our kadaïf filling and close. Simple, fast, spectacular.
Average selling price observed: 8-15€ per 100g
Feed cost: Approximately 2-3€ per 100g of finished product
Potential margin: 300-500%.
Bonbons et Pralines Chocolat
Incorporate our filling into your candy interiors for a crunchy surprise that surprises and delights. The contrast between melt-in-the-mouth texture and crunchiness creates a memorable experience.
Truffles and balls
Roll up balls of our filling, coat with chocolate, and pass through crushed pistachios. A premium truffle in minutes.
Pastry: Create the unexpected
Entremets and Dômes
Use our filling as an insert in your entremets. The combination of light mousse + crispy kadaïf + soft cookie creates the textural contrast so sought-after in 2025.
Éclairs et Choux Dubai Style
Fill your éclairs with our pistachio kadaïf for a trendy oriental version. Glaze with our pistachio glaze for the full visual effect.
Tartes and Tartelettes
Spread a layer of filling on your tart base before adding your appliance. The crunchy kadaïf adds an unexpected texture.
Catering: Decorations and Verrines
Verrines Dessert
Alternate layers of mousse, fruit compote and our kadaïf filling for visually spectacular, textured verrines.
Gourmet plate decorations
A quenelle of kadaïf filling instantly adds a touch of elegance and originality to your plated desserts.
Tiramisu Revisited
Incorporate a layer of pistachio kadaïf between your layers of cookies and mascarpone for an oriental take on the Italian classic.
L’Application Phare: La Bûche Dubai, Innovation Noël 2025
Why the Bûche Dubai will be a hit
It’s October, and you’re preparing your range of Yule logs. This year, the Bûche Dubai will be THE talk of the town.
Why?
- ✨ Surfing the viral Dubai trend while staying in the holiday spirit
- 🎄 Combines French tradition (the log) and modernity (the Dubai style)
- 📱 Ultra-photogenic for social networks = free advertising
- 💰 Enables premium positioning with high margins
Bûche Dubai concept
Recommended structure:
- Cookie: Light génoise or sponge cake
- Kadaïf insert: Our Pistachio Kadaïf filling in the middle layer
- Mousse: Milk chocolate or Madagascar vanilla
- Compote: Morello cherry or raspberry for contrasting acidity.
- Glaze: Our Pistachio Crunch Glaze for a visual finish
Visual rendering: Pistachio green, visible crunchy texture, luxurious effect
Profitability of the Bûche Dubai
Example for a 6-8 person log:
Approximate material costs:
- Kadaïf feed (150g): €3.50
- Chocolate/ganache: €2.00
- Cookie : 1,00€
- Foam: €1.50
- Glaze: €2.00
- Decor: €1.00 Total materials: ~€11
Observed selling price for premium creations: €45-65
Potential gross margin: €34-54 per log
Margin in %: 75-83
If you sell 100 Dubai logs: €3,400 to €5,400 gross margin!
The Competitive Differentiator
While other artisans offer classic logs (red fruit, chocolate-praline, vanilla-caramel), you offer THE trendy log of 2025. Your customers will be talking about you, posting photos and coming back for more.
And thanks to our ready-to-use forage, you save that precious time that allows you to produce more without stress.
Business analysis: Why our forage is profitable
Shop-made vs. Unipatis
Criteria | Made in store | Unipatis forage |
Preparation time | 2-3 hours | 0 minutes |
Cost of raw materials | 8-10€/kg* | ~12-14€/kg |
Cost of labor | 60-90€ (3h × 20-30€/h) | 0€ |
Consistent quality | Variable | Warranty |
Waste | High risk | None (12-month shelf life) |
Total actual cost | 68-100€/kg | 12-14€/kg |
*Dry kadaïf, pistachio, butter, sugar, oven energy
Verdict: Our forage saves you €50-85 per kg produced in real costs (materials + time).
Annual Profitability Calculation
Conservative assumption: You use 50 kg of kadaïf filling per year (chocolate mix, logs, entremets).
Time savings: 150 production hours × €25/h = €3,750 saved
Consistent quality: Less waste, greater customer satisfaction = increased loyalty
New creations: Time freed up to innovate = new sources of revenue
Clear ROI: The extra cost of the finished vs. homemade product is more than offset by the time and quality saved.
How to use our Kadaïf forage on a daily basis
How to use it professionally
Direct use:
- Remove filling from refrigerator
- Take the required quantity
- Use directly as an insert or forage
For spreading:
- Microwave for 10-20 seconds
- The texture becomes spreadable
- Spread with a spatula on your surfaces
Storage:
- Temperature: 10-25°C
- Humidity: 70% max
- Protect from light and strong odors
- After opening: consume quickly
Chef’s tips
💡 F or tablets: Leave your filling at room temperature for 30 minutes before use to make it easier to work with.
💡 F or inserts: freeze pre-dosed portions in silicone molds to save even more time
💡 F or texture: If you find the filling too firm, add 5-10% kneaded butter to soften it.
💡 F or intensity: add a few drops of natural pistachio flavor if you want to enhance the taste
Complete your Dubai range with Unipatis
Our kadaf fodder is just one element in our comprehensive range for your Dubai-style creations:
Croquants Façon Rocher glazes
- Pistachio glaze: bright green, 70% chocolate, hazelnut chips
- Crunchy texture contrasts with the mellowness of the forage
- Perfect for finishing logs and desserts in Dubai
Creamy ganaches
- Ivory ganache: Neutral base to enhance the kadaïf
- Creamy texture contrasts with crispness
- Palm oil free, freezer stable
Tarti’Love Spread
- Almond & Hazelnut 60% palm oil free
- Perfect for filling your pastries Dubai style
- A more accessible alternative for your daily customers
Unipatis Maison represents 4 generations of artisan know-how and 28 years of expertise at the service of artisan patissiers. Our R&D laboratory anticipates trends and develops solutions that simplify your business without ever compromising quality.
Our Quality Commitments
- French manufacturing: Supporting local know-how
- Premium ingredients: Quality pistachios, authentic kadaïf
- No compromise: texture, taste, professional stability
- Continuous innovation: Over 224 products for your creativity
- Professional service: a team of experts at your service
