Often times, gelato is misguidedly defined as the Italian word for ice cream. In spite of their obvious similarities, gelato and ice cream actually have a different composition and nutritional value. Have you ever wondered what the differences between gelato and ice cream are? Read more to learn the 5 reasons why gelato is better than ice cream.
1. Gelato is more savory.
For example, you may try to eat pistachio-flavored ice cream and compare it with pistachio-flavored gelato. You may notice that the pistachio flavor in the gelato is more distinct and can be genuinely felt by your palate. Unlike with the pistachio-flavored ice cream where the pistachio flavor is not that potent. The powerful taste we find in gelato is due to the fact that gelato has less fat than ice cream. Gelato uses more milk than cream that is why the flavors are not as diluted and thinned out as compared to ice cream. So don't miss out on your ultimate gelato experience.
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2. You gain more value for your money
Ice cream normally increases in volume through churning. But this increase in weight might only be air since ice cream makes them fluffier-looking than gelato. Although ice cream may visually appear as volumized compared to gelato, gelato will give you more value for your money because it is churned slower which keeps it thick and solid.
3. Go for the healthier option
Statistics show that on an average consumption, a 3.5-ounce serving of vanilla gelato contains 90 calories, 3 grams of fat and 10 grams of sugar. A typical 3.5-ounce serving of vanilla ice cream contains 125 calories, 7 grams of fat and 14 grams of sugar. Since the fat content in gelato is lower than that in ice cream, your palate may feel overwhelmed by the rich flavors that it offers. Because of this, it is not required for gelatos to use as much sugar as compared to ice cream to create its sweet flavor. This is great news for people who are trying to find recipes for healthy treats for the summer. You can even make delicious gelato at home.
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4. Scooping is easier with gelato
You might be surprised with this trivial fact but yes, you read it right! Have you ever experienced scooping your frozen ice cream and broken a spoon or gotten yourself all messy because the spoon came splashing back to you? In ice cream parlors, this will ruin the experience of the client and defeat the purpose of having high quality ice cream and gelato tubs to display your gelato or ice cream. Ice cream becomes hardened because of its temperature level, it is best served at 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If gelato were served at that temperature it would be way too hard, and would lose that texture we love. Gelato is normally served 15 degrees warmer than ice cream which makes it easier to scoop and easier to gobble up as well.
5. You can now enjoy dairy-free gelato
There is now hope for those who are lactose-intolerant! Many of you may not be enjoying this frozen treat since your stomach becomes upset when you eat ice cream or gelato. But wait, we have good news for you! Your gelato can now be dairy-free. Dairy-free gelato is called sorbetto and is usually fruit-based which makes it even healthier for you. Order your very own dairy-free gelato to enjoy this frozen delight.
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