gelato

Gelato (; plural: gelati ) is the Italian word for "ice cream", derived from the Latin word gelatus (meaning "frozen"). In English this word commonly refers to varieties of ice cream made in an Italian style. Gelato can be made with milk, cream, various sugars, and flavoring such as fresh fruit and nut purees. Gelato contains a relatively small amount of air. By statute, gelato in Italy must have at least 3.5 utterfat. It is generally lower in fat, but higher in sugar than other styles of ice cream. Gelato typically contains less air and more flavoring than other kinds of frozen desserts, giving it a density and richness that distinguishes it from the others.