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IBERnineD's avatar

What is the difference between gelato and ice cream?

Asked by IBERnineD (7324points) December 18th, 2008

And which do you like better!?

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seekingwolf's avatar

Gelato doesn’t have as much air in it, it’s more flavourful, has less fat, and is also usually served at a slightly higher temperature, unlike ice cream which is served when it’s totally frozen.

I like both though. :)

tinyvamp's avatar

GELATO = less fat + no air added = rich cremier taste

Premium ice creams are made with fresh cream (not condensed or powdered milk), real eggs, and natural flavorings. Quality ingredients aside, lesser ice creams also have more air whipped in. As much as half the carton may be air, in fact. More air—or “overrun”—means softer ice cream that scoops more easily and melts more quickly. Premium ice creams have very little air added; gelato has no air added at all. (There’s a minimal amount of air that’s incorporated naturally because of the churning process.)

i heart gelato

http://www.lasplash.com/uploads/2/il_gelato-2.jpg

krose1223's avatar

Ooo I loooooove gelato!! I ate it atleast 3 times a day when I was in Italy. I don’t know what the exact difference is, but I know I love it!!

looks like tinyvamp knows what she’s talking about

AstroChuck's avatar

Gelato is great, but ice cream rules!

galileogirl's avatar

UMH $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

galileogirl's avatar

Speaking of $$$$, have I been oblivious, have the ads been here all along?

loser's avatar

Yup!

I so want ice cream now….

shadling21's avatar

Espresso Gelato? The Amazon search bar knows me too well… Scary.

IBERnineD's avatar

I am going to have to say I love gelato I had it the other day, and it just made me happy. I believe “happy” is one of the ingredients, including “yumminess”!

_bob's avatar

If you’re ever in Milan, you have GOT to go here.

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