what is gelato?

Gelato is the traditional Italian Ice Cream. The word “gelato” comes from the Latin word “gelatus” meaning “frozen.” Ancient Asians and Egyptians made the earliest forms of gelato by combining snow with honey and fruit. This cold treat eventually made its way to Sicily, where it was transformed into a luxuriously creamy dish.

Gelato’s modern incarnation flourished during the Italian Renaissance period, spreading throughout Europe and gaining popularity wherever it was found.

how is gelato different from ice cream?

Regular gelato contains on average 1/3 less sugar than ice cream and half the fat. Thanks to cutting-edge research efforts GelatoLove is remarkably lower in added sugar than regular ice cream.

American ice cream contains up to 60% more air than gelato does.

Ice cream is served between 0 and 10 degrees Fahrenheit; whereas gelato is served between 7 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit. This means that gelato doesn’t numb the mouth as much as ice cream, allowing the taste buds a fuller flavor experience.

Gelato does melt a lot faster than ice cream. Make sure you have a cooler when you buy gelato to go.

Gelato is served with a paddle which is better designed to work with the creamier texture of gelato than the traditional ice cream scoop.
 

is gelato a healthier choice?

Artisan gelato’s richer taste and more luxurious texture belies the fact that it’s a healthier option compared to regular ice cream.

Gelato is a natural food made with essential nutritional elements. The ingredients that give GelatoLove its exceptional flavor and creamy texture and nutritional profile, contribute to a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet.

Remarkably, GelatoLove contains half the fat and a fraction of the calories compared to regular ice cream. The nutritional value ranges between 30 calories per 100 gram serving for Sorbets up to a maximum of 160 calories per 100 gram serving for the richer flavors like Chocolate and Pistachio. Gelato can also be made with high quality non-dairy ingredients so that everyone can enjoy it!

Because gelato is richer, creamier, and has less air than ice cream, you don’t have to eat as much to feel satisfied.

what is sorbet (sorbetto in italian)?

Sorbetto is a type of gelato made from fresh fruit and no dairy. The word "sorbet" or “sherbet” is possibly derived from the Arabic word "sharbah" (syrup), but the root is also present in the Greek and Persian languages. The first sorbet was made of fruit syrup, sugar, salt and snow.

what does ‘artisan gelato’ mean?

GelatoLove is handmade daily, batch by batch, with fresh ingredients by dessert artists who have dedicated their lives to producing only the purest, most captivating flavors. Gelato creation is an art that requires a delicate balance of technique and science. Our Gelato Lab in Carlsbad is equipped with traditional gelato machines imported from Italy. 

Commercial Gelato Brands manufacture their products using large scale continuous freezing equipment and processed ingredients. Today, Italy is the only country where the market share of handmade artisan gelato is over 55% versus industrial one. 

where do we supply our ingredients

We are proud partners of Hollandia Dairy, a Humane Certified local company based in San Marcos that provides us with Fresh Milk and Cream.

Pistachio and Almond nuts come from Sicily, while Hazelnuts are from Northern Italy (Piemonte Region).

Our famous Double Chocolate is made with original Belgian Chocolate.

We make our own fresh mascarpone in house. We use it in flavors like Tiramisu and Mascarpone & Berries.

We support local farmers by buying seasonal fruits from Aviara Farms in Carlsbad including the legendary Carlsbad Strawberries.

We also collaborate with Specialty Produce in San Diego.

what kind of milk SUBSTITUTE do we use in dairy free gelato?

We mostly use homemade Oat Milk for our dairy-free creamy flavors. Sometimes homemade Cashew milk is used too.

ordering gelato in a gelateria?

As Italians traditionally use a paddle to build your serving, you may order gelato by number of flavors in different sizes, rather than number of scoops.

what is allulose?

We are the first Company in the world to ever offer traditional Italian Flavors of Gelato made with the most innovative and completely natural fruit sugar called Allulose. We are now able to make our ‘guilt-free dessert’ with this revolutionary sweetener found in fruits like kiwis, jackfruits and figs. While allulose provides the same sweet taste, texture, and other technical attributes as table sugar, it is not metabolized as energy in the body. Therefore, it provides a minor number of calories and does not impact blood glucose levels. Allulose is scientifically proven to improve sugar metabolism in your body.