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What Makes Gelato So Much Better Than Ice Cream?

February 8th, 2010

There are two differences that distinguish Italian gelato from American ice cream.  They are the fat content and the air.  The first is that gelato is made from milk, not cream, as opposed to American ice cream which contains a mixture of 50% milk to 50% cream.  The second is that American ice cream is filled with up to 60% air.  Ever wonder why the ice cream in your freezer shrinks after it melts on the way home from the store and then refreezes in the freezer?  Well, the air content in gelato is only 30%, giving it a richer and denser flavor.  You eat less, but get more.  Overall, these differences give Mangiano Gelato a creamy, smooth texture which is rich in flavor.  Bottom line is that gelato tastes better and is a healthy alternative to American ice cream.

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