Gelato Makers

Commercial Gelato Makers

Read on to find out everything you need to know about Gelato Makers and why they will help your business increase its profits.

What is Gelato?

Gelato is a form of ice cream and is basically the Italian equivalent to what we refer to as ice cream in the UK. It does have its differences from ice cream and you can definitely taste the difference. It is sometimes referred to as Artisan Gelato and the definition of Artisan is “a worker in a skilled trade, one that makes things by hand”. Today’s machines may help us in the making of Gelato, however, the philosophy remains. Gelato is healthier and lower in fat than ice cream and is made in small batches using fresh, natural ingredients.

What is the difference between Ice Cream and Gelato?

Gelato is still a frozen dessert but it is much more dense and intense compared to ice cream. The process to make Gelato starts with a similar custard base to ice cream. It has a higher proportion of milk and a lower proportion of cream and eggs, sometimes no eggs at all to form the ingredients and it is churned at a much slower rate. The slowing churning rate results in less air being incorporated into the mixture which gives it a much denser and fuller flavour compared to ice cream. It is served at a slightly warmer temperature to ice cream which means its texture stays smoother and creamier. Gelato has a lower percentage of fat incorporated into its mixture which results in the main ingredients flavour really standing out and zinging your taste buds.

Its really difficult for people to say which one is their favourite, ice cream or gelato as their tastes and textures are quite different and it largely depends on the mood you are in as to which one you would choose. Gelato is often preferred in the industry if you want to serve it as delicious and flavoursome desserts for your customers as well as serving it in a cone or as part of a sundae. Choosing a commercial Gelato Maker makes your business more versatile and enables you to offer more delicious ice cream options to your customers.

What are Gelato Makers?

A Gelato Maker is a machine that enables you to make batches of delicious and flavoursome gelato quickly using the correct proportion of ingredients and the right churning speed which makes it a different texture and taste to ice cream. If you are looking at expanding your dessert menu or offering ice cream cones to your customers then a good Gelato maker will help you with this and take you on the journey to see your profits grow.

Commercial Gelato Ice Cream Machines

Professional Gelato Ice Cream Machines from Carpigiani

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Gelato Ice Cream Machines

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Top 10 Favourite Gelato Ice Cream Flavours

So, what is your favourite tipple when it comes to Gelato Ice Cream Flavours?

Everyone loves an ice cream whatever the weather. Do you have a favourite ice cream in the summer or the winter or a firm favourite that you always choose? This blog talks about the UK’s Top 10 Favourite Gelato Ice Cream Flavours.

Gelato is the Italian for Italian for ice cream. It starts with a custard base and has a higher proportion of milk to a lower proportion of cream and eggs. It is churned at a much slower rate incorporating less air, leaving the gelato ice cream thicker and denser than ordinary ice cream. Its thick, creamy consistency and multitude of flavours mean’s you can have it as a cone or as a desert, trying one flavour, two or even three……..Whatever the weather a Gelato Ice Cream is delicious all year round.

So here we go, here are our top 10 flavours:

  1. Chocolate – A smooth and rich flavour, and good old chocolate makes you feel good whatever the weather. It often comes in various flavours and strengths, with extra dark chocolate, milk or Swiss chocolate as options. But it doesn’t matter, right? as all chocolate is good. Done right, and with good quality ingredients, this is one flavour that can stand on its own. It’s awesome with toppings but still great without. Many people say that Chocolate ice cream makes them happy, and who are we to argue.
  2. Mint Choc Chip – A fresh minty taste with the chocolate chips hitting your taste buds giving you a creamy, minty, chocolate delight. Refreshing mint combined with Chocolate… How can you go wrong?
  3. Vanilla – White, creamy, and the ultimate flavour of ice cream. Plain and simple and the basic flavour which you will always be in the mood for, just add strawberry or chocolate sauce and nutty toppings to zing it up a bit.
  4. Strawberry – Simple and timeless sometimes coming with crushed strawberries for that different texture to liven the taste. It’s like eating fresh strawberries straight out of the fridge. Think of it as one of your 5 a day.
  5. Cookies and Cream – So whats better than cookies and milk? ……cookies and cream ice cream. Vanilla ice cream and crushed cookies blended together to give the ultimate flavour that will satisfy your sweet craving whether you are watching a movie or having it as a dessert. What’s better than vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate chip cookies in? Delicious.
  6. Salted Caramel – Caramel with a savoury twist. Mostly loved by adults, as it has an indulgent luxury taste that satisfies those taste buds when you want something a bit different.
  7. Coffee – For lovers of espresso and cappuccino, this is the flavour for you. A rich, smooth taste with the bitterness of the coffee beans shocking your taste buds into delight.
  8. Lemon – Fresh and tangy, perfect for those hot summer days and nights, great after a meal as a light, sweet dessert to clear your palette, and so refreshing.
  9. Hazelnut – A perfect blend of roasted hazelnuts. Top it with caramel sauce for that combined nut and sweet caramel flavour.
  10. Fruits of the Forest – A mixture of strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, delicious for those fruit lovers who want a fresh taste to liven their taste buds.

With so many Gelato flavours to choose from it is hard to make the decision on the flavour you want when you are queuing to be served. Why not have all the flavours you fancy in one cone or wait to try them when you come back next time.

Carpigiani have representatives throughout the UK and they remain at the forefront of technological innovation, advancement and expertise in ice cream machines, equipment and the services they offer. Their in-house Customer Service Team can answer any query you may have or advise you on the best ice cream or gelato machine for your business. Give them a call today on 01432 818485.

After Reading our Top 10 Favourite Gelato Ice Cream Flavours, have you decided which is your favourite?

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