Rama Professional Multipurpose Cooking & Whipping, 31% fat, in a 1 L carton made for professionals, for cream sauces, soups, piped toppings and pastry fillings.
The purple-and-white carton states its job plainly: Multipurpose, Cooking & Whipping, with a 31% Fat badge and a small For Professionals tag. A whisk-and-pan icon sits at the bottom, and the side claim reads higher volume and better stability, which is what a pastry kitchen wants when it pipes rosettes that must hold their shape on a buffet. The cooking half of the name matters as much. One carton is typically used to finish pan sauces, creamy pastas, soups and gratins on the hot line, and then to whip for desserts in the pastry section, so a kitchen can stock one product instead of two. As general background, whipping is commonly described as aerating cream by whisking until it becomes light, fluffy and capable of holding its shape. Commonly, chefs chill the carton and the bowl well before whipping, whisk to soft peaks for folding into mousses and fillings, and go to firmer peaks for piping onto tarts, cakes and hot drinks. On the stove it is usually added towards the end and simmered gently, so sauces stay smooth. Shake the carton before opening, keep it chilled, and use an opened pack within a few days.
