The Art and Science of Gelato

The Science of Gelato

When you first start learning about the art and science behind the perfect gelato, you’ll wish you’d paid more attention during Chemistry lessons. Ice crystals, fat droplets and air bubbles, it’s an equation that needs to be perfectly balanced to create the perfect Italian gelato.

Our top 11 facts about gelato

Whether you eat gelato all year round or you’re saving it for the spring and summer months there are 11 facts about this tasty treat that you have to know.

Our favourite Italian Gelato flavours

Italian gelato is a great year round treat, whether you’re wandering the streets of Rome or Milan or enjoying it at home. The range of gelato available can be vast and there are so many different options to try. When it comes to flavours, these can usually be broken down into five major types: fruit, chocolate, nuts, cream and the tastes that don’t fit into any category. These are some of our favourites to try from each one:

Eating gelato like a true Italian in all weathers

Take a wander around any Italian town and you’ll be able to pick up a gelato no matter what the time of year. This tasty chilled treat isn’t exclusively for summer – it can brighten up the dullest of winter days and there are a range of opportunities for trying out different seasonal flavours if you don’t restrict yourself to summer consumption only. Plus, if you’re keen to eat gelato like a true Italian then you should definitely be enjoying it all year round.

What are the benefits of gelato?

Gelato is a delicious treat all year round, whether you’re trying it on holiday in Italy or enjoying it at home. It’s a versatile dessert and comes in a much broader range of flavours than ice cream – plus, it has a soft and creamy texture that makes it feel like a particularly indulgent pud. However, the experience of eating gelato is not the only positive that it can generate – there are also some other benefits to enjoying a regular bowl.

Gelato V’s Ice Cream

What is the difference between Gelato V’s Ice Cream?

Many people don’t know the difference between Gelato and Ice Cream; how its made, ingredients, the taste and the texture. So we are going to answer all of these questions for you so that by the end of this article you will be an expert too and will fully understand the big question; Gelato V’s Ice Cream and which is best?

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