Gelato (jel-lah-toh) is Italy's version of ice cream with three major differences:
- It typically contains 2-8% butterfat compared to ice cream's 10-30%. In the U.S. a frozen dessert must contain at least 10% butterfat to be called ice cream. Our fruit flavors are water based and contain no dairy thus having considerably less fat than milk based.
- Gelato has a higher density than premium ice cream. Premium ice cream adds air to the product, which doubles the quantity. Less air is added to gelato, creating a higher quality dessert with a richer, creamier taste. Gelato is made in small batches vs. ice cream in larger batches thus less air.
- Gelato is served 5 degrees above zero compared to ice cream which is served 10 degrees below zero. This enhances the overall flavor of gelato as it melts in your mouth.
Gelato is...when nature, imagination, and tradition blend happily together!