In 2007, with fresh inspiration and encouraged by Elena’s love for baking, the couple enrolled in Ecole Chocolat’s Professional Chocolatier Program, where they learned the basics of candy making. Then, it was off to Paris to visit the legendary Valhrona Chocolate Factory, followed by priceless lessons in artisan chocolates from renowned Valhrona chef, Philippe Givre. Emir and Elena worked tirelessly to create artisanal candies on their own. They became seduced by caramel, and it soon became their focus. Elena, the creative half with her history of cake recipes, introduced amazing and unusual flavor combinations – cocoa, creams, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and more. The magic moment hit when Elena decided to try a new take on an old favorite - carrot cake… Her “secret” carrot cake caramel recipe gave birth to the first Amella!

Amella is the world’s first artisan cocoa butter caramel. All natural, with 0% trans fat and made with pure cocoa butter, Amella Caramels are preservative free and kosher. With three exclusive flavors—carrot cake, black forest and passion fruit—all made with fresh, real fruits and vegetables, Amella Caramels are impressing sweets lovers and gourmet connoisseurs alike. With a flourishing fan base, the Kiamilevs prove that the sweetest part of any confection recipe is the right ingredients…and the right couple behind it.