Solo

About

Solo Foods, a subsidiary of Sokol and Company founded in Chicago in 1925, has almost a century's worth of experience providing high-quality baking ingredients. The brand is a go-to for home bakers for flavor-packed toppings, pastes, and fillings, often featured in treasured old-world cake recipes. For the Balkan/Eastern European diaspora, Solo's poppy and prune cake and pastry fillings are particularly significant, echoing traditional recipes. They are known for their reliable ingredients, making them a trusted choice for authentic sweet treats.

What we carry

• Cake & Pastry Fillings (poppy, prune, and other flavors)
• Baking Ingredients (currants, mushrooms historically)
• Flavor-packed toppings
• Baking Pastes

Heritage & Philosophy

Solo Foods embodies a genuine love for baking, with a heritage dating back to 1895 through its parent company, Sokol and Company. This five-generation craftsmanship focuses on providing ingredients that help bakers enjoy every moment in the kitchen, connecting new creations with treasured old-world traditions.

What we love

• Nearly a century of baking tradition and trust
• Specialization in traditional cake and pastry fillings
• High-quality, reliable ingredients for home bakers

Regional roots

Solo Foods holds significance for the Balkan/Eastern European diaspora in California due to its beloved poppy and prune cake and pastry fillings. These products are crucial for recreating traditional desserts like povitica, strudels, and other pastries that are staples in Eastern European cuisine, connecting them to their heritage.