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GELATO FACTS:

Gelato in Italian means "frozen", but it is basically used to indicate the Italian type of ice cream. One of the basic differences between Gelato and the ice cream we know of in the United States is that it contains two thirds less butterfat and it doesn't have as much air, therefore has a more intense flavor. Gelato is healthier than American-style ice cream since it is made with all natural ingredients and contains fewer calories and less butter fat. Gelato is served slightly warmer than ice cream, 10-15 degrees. Since it is less solidly frozen, gelato's taste is further enhanced as it melts in the mouth.

SORBETTO FACTS:

The fruit version of gelato, Sorbetto is completely dairy-free and can be enjoyed by the lactose intolerant and both vegetarians and vegans. Our sorbetto is made using only fresh, ripe fruit. The majority of our fruit comes from local growers right here in the Bay Area and Central Valley. We do not use fruit concentrates, canned fruit or bottled juices. You will only find fruit that is in season.

Gelato Health Information

Gelato is both lower in fat and calories compared to traditional American ice cream. In the U.S. ice cream is generally made with cream, and is classified by its butterfat content (12% - 25%). Gelato is made from milk or water, which accounts for a lesser percentage of butterfat (0%-5%) and therefore less calories and fat. Gelato, especially when made with milk and/or nuts, contains a high amount of protein, which is needed daily in the human diet. Gelato also contains a high number of vitamins. Fruit sorbettos tend to have a higher amount of vitamins in them, but even cream flavors made from milk contain essential vitamins. Because gelato is made from milk, it a great source of calcium for non-milk drinkers.

Nutritional Value

Gelato is denser than ice cream due to its lower air content, which means a scoop of gelato would weigh more than the same size scoop of vanilla ice cream. On average, 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. The fat in frozen treats coats your taste buds, preventing them from completely experiencing the flavors. Because the lower fat content in gelato means your taste buds can experience flavors more intensely, gelato does not need as much added sugar as ice cream to produce the same sweet flavor