A new gelato place opened in Chapel Hill and while I was talking to the owner, she educated me on the difference between gelato and ice cream. I've always wondered how they were different and which one is "healthier."
It turns out that gelato is traditionally made with milk, while ice cream is made with cream. Gelato is creamy because of the process that is used, not because of the fat. And, the flavor of gelato can be more intense because there is less fat content. Apparently the fat content in ice cream dulls the flavor a bit.
Not all gelato is this same. The store in Chapel Hill claimed that their strawberry gelato had about 130 calories per cup (while icre cream is about twice that). I was amazed! I did some investigating at the grocery store, however, and the gelato I found had the same fat and calories as ice cream. You'll have to be a food detective when comparing these two treats.
If you live in the area, I recommend checking out Sugarland on Franklin Street. My favorite flavors are mint and hazelnut :).
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