Gelato may look like ice cream and even translates to ice cream in Italian, but gelato has many differences from American ice cream. First, unlike ice cream, gelato does not call for large amounts of cream and yolks, making American ice cream more fattening and custardy. Next, gelato is churned slower than ice cream, making it denser with fewer air bubbles incorporated.
Gelato tends to offer more of a punch when it comes to flavor because ice cream’s flavor can be overwhelmed by fat, which makes it harder for taste buds to distinguish flavor. Additionally, since gelato is served warmer than ice cream, the flavors are more prominent, making gelato a better vehicle for showcasing delicate flavors. For those looking to save on calories and fat, gelato only contains 4 to 9 percent fat, while ice cream contains 10 to 25 percent. A traditional portion of vanilla ice cream serves 50 percent more calories than gelato, making gelato a healthier dessert.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorPaul Mozzicato of Avon, Connecticut. Archives
February 2021
Categories
All
|