December 19th, 2011 | 
Author: Womens Ice
Noteworthy Details About Italian Ice Cream by Donnie Halpert
Although gelato or Italian ice cream has been around for centuries, it's only in today's information age that it's popularity has spread to North America and other parts of the world. You may be fooled by the similar appearance of gelato to American ice cream, but its flavor and consistency is completely unique. Every man, woman, and child should eat some and form their own opinion. Let's look at some of the reasons why so many people are becoming hooked on Italian ice cream.
It might appear that gelato is a new concoction due to the fact that its popularity is just now spreading. The history of gelato can be traced back to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance in Italy, which began in the 14th century, Nowadays, you can find gelato sold by street vendors from their carts. But this wasn't always the case. In the past, only people who were wealthy or of the royalty could partake of gelato. Gelato didn't become widespread, however, until refrigerators and freezers were available in most homes. With the popularity of TV Cooking shows and the internet, men and women are able to satisfy their cravings for "something new" to eat due to the availability of the countless recipes. This has made gelato's fame spread globally. Also in Italy, there is a fruity frozen dessert that doesn't contain milk know as sorbetti - Sorbet in America. Usually at a gelateria - a boutique that sells gelato - you will find sorbetti right alongside the Italian ice cream we discussed before. They are both classified as gelato. If you're a fruit lover, you will certainly appreciate the many types of fruit flavors that are made. What's your favorite fruit? More than likely you will find it made into a sorbet. Even such diverse fruit such as melons and black berries make delicious sorbets. Don't confuse sorbetti with Italian ices that have been available in America for a long time. You might enjoy one of these ices during the summer, but they are nothing more than "snow cones" made with sugar, water, and artificial flavors. Genuine sorbets use real fruit and their flavor is very different from the ices.
The most sought-after fresh ingredients used in the preparation of gelato are nuts. Of course, American ice creams are also available in nut flavors, but this practice is more prevalent in Italian ice creams. Some of the nuts you'll often find are almonds, pistachios, chestnuts and hazelnuts. You should give them a try even if you are not fond of nuts. The taste is distinctively different when nuts are used in ice cream. There are also quite a few creamy flavors of gelato. Custard is a popular texture for a creamy gelato, but you can also get gelato that resembles creamy vanilla ice cream. In summary, it's obvious that there is a gelato that will please everyone, regardless of their taste. The media is paying more attention to cooking healthier foods and this is drawing people's attention to the benefits of including Italian ice creams into their diet. Many people are looking for traditional recipes made from natural ingredients, and gelato definitely fits into this category. Italian ice cream is something you can discover the easiest way by searching out gelaterias or other vendors and experiencing as many variations as you can find.
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