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Wholesale & Foodservice · Delray Beach, Florida
Argentine-style dulce de leche, made in Florida.
Are you an ice cream or gelato shop looking for a real dulce de leche base? A bakery or pastry kitchen that needs a filling that holds its shape? A hotel, restaurant or catering operation, a café or a distributor? We manufacture it here and ship it direct.
- Super-premium: no shortenings, no added vegetable oils
- Five recipes, the same flavor and the same color
- 15 oz jars to 55 lb buckets · private label available
- Delivered across South Florida, shipped nationwide
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Super-premium
Real dulce de leche. Nothing standing in for it.
Super-premium means what it says: made the slow way, batch by batch. No shortenings, no added vegetable oils, no palm oil. If you have been buying a caramel spread built on vegetable fat, this is not the same product — and your customers will taste the difference on the first bite.
Five recipes, same great flavor and color across all of them. You pick the body your recipe needs without changing what your customers taste.
The line
Five recipes, the same flavor and the same color
Five dedicated productions, listed from the softest and most fluid to the firmest. Three are built for the pastry kitchen, one for the churn, and Traditional is the classic. Each one has its own formulation and its own cook, worked until flavor and color land identical across all five; only the body changes. The Ice Cream Base sits apart: it is a different formulation, not a firmer version.
The classic
Traditional
The classic Argentine-style dulce de leche. Spreadable and pourable. For toppings, drizzles, spreads and general use across the menu.
Case of 12 × 15 oz jar · Case of 4 × 2.65 lb jar · Buckets 12, 22 and 55 lb
Pastry line · soft
Soft Pastry
A step firmer. Made for piping and filling where you still want flow — éclairs, churros, filled doughnuts, crepes and pancakes.
2.65 lb jar · Buckets 12, 22 and 55 lb
Pastry line · mid body
Multipurpose
Mid body, the workhorse. Holds on a spoon, still spreads clean. For cafés and kitchens running several desserts off one bucket.
2.65 lb jar · Buckets 12, 22 and 55 lb
Pastry line · firmest
Extra Firm
Holds its shape and does not run. The one for alfajores, layer cakes, filled cookies and anything that goes into the oven or has to sit in a case.
2.65 lb jar · Buckets 12, 22 and 55 lb
Ice cream line · for the churn
Ice Cream Base
Not a topping and not a firmness level. Viscosity, color and flavor profile developed with master gelatieri, so your dulce de leche gelato comes out the true color it should be instead of the pale beige a generic caramel gives you. Sweetness, texture and color balanced for the churn.
Buckets 12, 22 and 55 lb
Entry format
2.65 lb jar
The easiest way to start. Sold in cases of 4 units. Small enough to test a menu item, big enough to run a week of service.
Case of 4 × 2.65 lb
Formats and price lists
Three price lists, in the open
MSRP is the suggested retail price, for reference only — not a wholesale price. Wholesale applies from the quantities below in a single order. Full pallet is the best unit price, for a full pallet in one shipment.
| Format | Case pack | MSRP | Wholesale | Full pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 oz pouch | Case of 12 × 11 oz | Reference only | From 240 units | 1,440 units |
| 15 oz jar | Case of 12 × 15 oz | Reference only | From 240 units | 1,440 units |
| 2.65 lb jar | Case of 4 × 2.65 lb | Reference only | From 100 units | 840 units |
| 12 lb bucket | single | Reference only | From 20 units | 150 units |
| 22 lb bucket | single | Reference only | From 10 units | 80 units |
| 55 lb bucket | single | Reference only | From 5 units | 36 units |
Every unit ships with the full nutrition panel, ingredient list and allergen statement printed on the label, plus the lot code and shelf life.
Wholesale pricing, in full
The list below is our real price list — every variety, every format, the three levels. We only ask who you are so we can send you the same list as a PDF and answer whatever you need. It opens right here, on this page.
Wholesale price list — USD per unit
| Variety | Format | MSRP | Wholesale | Full pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional | 11 oz pouch | $5.99 | $3.49 | $3.29 |
| Traditional | 15 oz jar | $7.99 | $4.49 | $4.29 |
| Traditional | 2.65 lb jar | $19.99 | $10.29 | $9.49 |
| Traditional | 12 lb bucket | $39.99 | $29.99 | $27.69 |
| Traditional | 22 lb bucket | $69.99 | $53.49 | $49.49 |
| Traditional | 55 lb bucket | $164.99 | $124.99 | $115.69 |
| Pastry line | 2.65 lb jar | $19.99 | $10.29 | $9.49 |
| Pastry line | 12 lb bucket | $39.99 | $29.99 | $27.69 |
| Pastry line | 22 lb bucket | $69.99 | $53.49 | $49.49 |
| Pastry line | 55 lb bucket | $164.99 | $124.99 | $115.69 |
| Ice Cream Base | 2.65 lb jar | $23.99 | $12.29 | $11.29 |
| Ice Cream Base | 12 lb bucket | $47.99 | $35.99 | $33.29 |
| Ice Cream Base | 22 lb bucket | $83.99 | $64.29 | $59.29 |
| Ice Cream Base | 55 lb bucket | $197.99 | $149.99 | $138.69 |
Prices in USD, FOB Delray Beach, subject to confirmation on your quote. Dulce de leche is a food product: no Florida sales tax is added.
Ask about our volume discount on supply programs
If you run the same item week after week, we build a supply program around it: a pricing program set to your supply needs, locked for the term of the agreement, and production scheduled against your calendar. Tell us your monthly volume in the form and we will put numbers to it.
Your margin
What the retail formats sell for
If you are putting Mel·Mel on a shelf, this is the number that decides it.
| Format | Your cost | Suggested retail | Your margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 oz pouch | $3.49 | $5.99 | 42% |
| 15 oz jar | $4.49 | $7.99 | 44% |
| 2.65 lb jar | $10.29 | $19.99 | 49% |
Both costs above are the Wholesale list. At full pallet the 15 oz jar comes down to $4.29, the pouch to $3.29 and the 2.65 lb jar to $9.49 — the same shelf price then returns 46%, 45% and 53%.
These are suggested prices, not required ones — your shelf price is yours to set.
Packaging specifications
Every format, measured
Dimensions are the filled unit with its lid on, exactly as it arrives. Plan shelf depth, walk-in space and pallet positions before you place the order, not after.
| Format | Material | Net weight | Height | Diameter | Case pack | Units per pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 oz jar | Glass | 15 oz · 425 g | 4.5 in | 2.8 in | 12 per case | 1,440 |
| 2.65 lb jar | PET plastic | 2.65 lb · 1,200 g | 6.75 in | 3.6 in | 4 per case | 840 |
| 12 lb bucket | Plastic | 12 lb · 5.44 kg | 7.6 in | 8.125 in | single | 150 |
| 22 lb bucket | Plastic | 22 lb · 9.98 kg | 9.5 in | 9.75 in | single | 80 |
| 55 lb bucket | Plastic | 55 lb · 24.95 kg | 14.9 in | 12.1 in | single | 36 |
Jars ship in corrugated cases; buckets ship as single units, stacked and stretch-wrapped on the pallet. Shipping weights and case dimensions are on the spec sheet for each format — ask your sales contact and it goes out the same day.
Food cost
What Mel·Mel actually costs you per plate
The question every chef asks first. Left column is a small order of the 22 lb bucket; right column is the 55 lb bucket by the pallet.
| Application | Portion | 22 lb bucket, small order | 55 lb bucket, by the pallet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfajor filling | 12 g | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| Filled croissant or medialuna | 18 g | $0.10 | $0.08 |
| Topping spoon over ice cream | 25 g | $0.13 | $0.12 |
| Slice of cheesecake | 30 g | $0.16 | $0.14 |
| Flan or plated dessert | 35 g | $0.19 | $0.16 |
| 8" cake, one layer | 200 g | $1.07 | $0.93 |
| 5 L tub of ice cream at 8% base | 208 g | $1.34 | $1.16 |
| 100 g scoop at 8% base | 8 g | $0.05 | $0.04 |
Portions are typical working doses and are meant as a guide — your recipe decides the real number. Ice cream figures use the Ice Cream Base pricing.
How we work
Wholesale terms, with no fine print
Payment terms
Prepaid for your first orders. Payment terms are available afterwards and are always subject to your account being current, to trade and bank references, and to a credit check. Final terms and limit are assigned case by case once that review is complete.
Delivery and freight
Own delivery across South Florida on a set weekly route. Everywhere else ships LTL or parcel depending on size. Freight is quoted with your order — no surprises on the invoice.
Order cutoff
Orders placed by Monday at 4:00 pm ship on that week's run. It is not a rule to make life hard — it is what lets us tell you the delivery day when you place the order.
Sales tax
Dulce de leche is a food product and is exempt from Florida sales tax, so no tax is added to your invoice. If you hold a Florida Annual Resale Certificate, send it once when your account opens and it stays on file.
Private label
Your brand, our production. Label design, regulatory panel, SKU registration and a signed manufacturing agreement. Ask for the private label packet in the form.
Specs and answers
Questions from our customers
What is in it?
Sugar, water, whole milk, non-fat low-heat milk, glucose, modified starch, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), agar-agar, sodium bicarbonate, vanilla, less than 1% lactase. Contains milk. No shortenings, no added vegetable oils, no palm oil, gluten free. Exact declarations vary slightly by variety — the full panel comes with your spec sheet.
Nutrition panel
Panel of the 2.65 lb Traditional. Values vary slightly by variety — the verified panel for each one comes with your spec sheet.
Nutrition Facts
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Shelf life and storage
Store sealed, cool and dry, away from direct light. Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within the period stated on your spec sheet. Shelf life is printed on every unit with the lot code.
Do you provide a Certificate of Analysis?
Yes. A COA is available for every production lot, and spec sheets and allergen statements are sent with your first order or earlier if your quality team needs them to approve us as a supplier.
Is Mel·Mel kosher certified?
Yes. Leadermel LLC is certified by Aleph Kosher (AK) and our dulce de leche is listed in their public directory, so you can verify us yourself before you buy: alephkosher.org/kosher-list (type "Leadermel" in the search box). The status is Dairy — Chalav Stam. The plant is 100% dairy and runs a single production line, so there are no pareve runs and no changeover risk. Certification is renewed annually and the plant is inspected as part of it.
One thing worth knowing: the units in circulation today were printed before this renewal and do not carry the hechsher yet. The symbol goes on in the next label run, with Aleph’s written approval.
Chalav Yisroel is a stricter level and no plant seal covers it by default — not ours and not anyone else’s. We have produced it as a dedicated run, with the milk and the mashgiach provided by the customer and a dedicated sanitation day beforehand. If your program needs it, tell us: we confirm the scope with the agency and quote that production on its own.
Does the flavor change between firmness levels?
No. All five come from the same base recipe. The body is set by each recipe's formulation and by how far we take a slow evaporation and dehydration process — never by added fat — so the color and the flavor profile hold while the consistency changes. You can move from Traditional to Extra Firm and your customers notice nothing except that the filling now stays where you put it.
How firm is Extra Firm, really?
Firm enough to pipe a rosette that holds, to fill an alfajor that gets stacked and boxed, and to bake inside a cookie without running out of the seam. If you are coming from a generic caramel, this is the one that changes what you can put on the menu.
Can you match a formula we already use?
Often, yes. Send us what you are running today and what you want changed — body, sweetness, color, behavior in the oven or the freezer — and we will tell you honestly whether we can hit it.
Do you work with distributors?
Yes. Tell us in the form whether you buy direct or through a distributor and who it is, and we route your account the right way from the start.
Interested in distributing Mel·Mel?
We are opening distribution territories. Tick the distributor box in the form and send us your current product portfolio and the regions you serve, and we will come back to you with territory availability and terms.
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Leadermel LLC
2875 S Congress Ave, Unit F&G
Delray Beach, FL 33445
United States
Mel·Mel is a brand of Leadermel LLC
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Mel·Mel is a registered brand of Leadermel LLC. Manufactured in Delray Beach, Florida.