Name: Ice Cream vs Gelato: What Exactly Is The Difference?
Uploaded: 2025-10-01T21:01:30.000Z
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When it comes to desserts, few things are

Whether you're enjoying a cone on a hot summer day

ice cream is one of those comforts people can't resist.

another cold star has been stealing attention:

You've probably seen it in specialty shops,

And maybe even wondered, isn't this just fancy ice cream?

While ice cream and gelato may look similar,

Their differences lie in history, ingredients,

Let's dive into what makes them distinct,

has a long and somewhat scattered history.

Persia, and even Rome enjoyed icy desserts flavored

But the ice cream we recognize today really took shape

and England during the 16th and 17th centuries.

it was already a favorite treat of the wealthy.

Fast forward and industrialization made ice cream widely available

Gelato, on the other hand, has its home firmly

The word gelato literally means frozen in Italian,

but the product itself has deeper cultural roots.

with a man named Bernardo Buntalenti often credited

for perfecting the art in Florence in the 1500s.

Gelato has always been tied to Italian craftsmanship,

something artisanal, rooted in tradition and made

While it has gained popularity worldwide,

in Italy, gelato is still considered a staple

Now let's break down the core differences.

Both ice cream and gelato use the same base-building blocks,

Ice cream typically contains a higher amount

This gives it that rich, custard-like taste we're familiar with.

Ice cream's fat content usually ranges between 10 to 20%,

which means flavors aren't muted by creaminess.

So you often taste the ingredients more directly,

like pistachio that actually tastes like pistachio,

or strawberry that tastes like fresh fruit.

it's not always the lighter option people assume.

Another major difference lies in texture,

and this comes down to how each treat is churned.

which incorporates more air into the mixture.

This process, known as overrun, makes ice cream lighter,

In fact, ice cream can contain up to 50% air.

Gelato, on the other hand, is churned much more slowly.

That's why when you take a spoonful of gelato,

it feels richer and smoother on your tongue,

even though it has less fat than ice cream.

Temperature is another subtle but important difference.

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