Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Gelato Versus Ice Cream - Buona Terra Gelato & Crepes: Cincinnati

Everyday we are asked what is the difference between Gelato and Ice Cream.  Many customers think they are exactly the same and are surprised after we tell them all of the key differences. To illustrate the difference we decided to share this awesome graphic. 

1. Gelato is low fat. The primary ingredient in gelato is milk, as oppose to cream used for making ice cream. Traditional ice cream has 18-30% fat content vs. Gelato has only 2-9% fat. And when you do eat the fat, you get to taste real strawberries and pistachio, whereas the fatty acids, triglycerides or trans fats found in ice cream block your taste buds and prevent the flavors from reaching you. 

2. Gelato has half the calories you find in ice cream. That makes a huge difference when you are trying to maintain that beach body!

3. Generally no artificial flavoring or ingredients are used to make Gelato. A basic recipe contains whole milk, cream, egg yolks and sugar. Fresh fruits, nuts and chocolate are added for flavor. You already know that eating real food is better for you. 

4. Gelato is gluten-free. If you are allergic to cakes, pies, breads and other desserts that have flour in them, your best option is Gelato. Even diabetics can consume Gelato in moderate amounts. This is because the sugars used are largely in the form of saccharose (composed of glucose and fructose) which does not raise the glycemic levels as much as say potatoes.

5. There are health benefits to eating Gelato. It contains high levels of protein, vitamin B, calcium and phosphorus. These are necessary for good health and especially important for children, seniors, pregnant women and athletes.

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