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It's summer! Time to go Italian and get some gelato. Gelato is like ice cream, but it is not -- unlike true ice cream, gelato does not contain cream, and the
term gelato also refers to similar frozen desserts that are prepared in this method.

As you look into a colorful array of gelati, you may wonder how it is made. Gelato is basically made from milk and sugar, and just combined with other flavorings. These ingredients are frozen while stirring to break up ice crystals as they form. Thus gelato becomes denser and more flavorful than regular ice cream because it generally has less than 35% air. And it will melt faster than ice cream, too.

Popular gelato flavors include my personal favorite strawberry, chocolate, pistachio, hazelnut, lemon, and combinations of vanilla, chocolate, and nuts. Fruit flavored gelati are usually made with real fruit and so they are very refreshing this summer. I got a different kind of high when I bit into a succulent piece of strawberry in my delightfully pink gelato.

At Gelatone, you can get a scoop for P100 either served in a cono (cone) or coppa (cup) -- depending on whether you want to enjoy your dessert while strolling, or while relaxing at this cozy gelateria.