What is gelato?
Gelato is an Italian style of ice cream. It is made with milk instead of cream. Our gelato contains milk, sugar, and natural stabilizers and emulsifiers. We then add the unique items — ranging from brownie batter to cinnamon — that make each flavor special. Our base is made without eggs, gelatin, or corn syrup.
What is the difference between gelato and sorbetto?
Sorbetto is a style of gelato that was originally from the southern part of Italy. It is made without milk and is typically fruit based. Sorbetto is made from fruit, sugar and water it is fat-free.
I have lactose intolerance, Celiac disease, or another food sensitivity. Where can I find information that will help me make good choices at The Gelato Fiasco?
Please see our Food Sensitivity Information page for information about our recipes.
Is your gelato and sorbetto really made in-house?
You better believe it. Each morning, our creation team uses Maine milk, cane sugar, fruits, confections, and candies to create gelato from scratch, and it goes straight into the case for scooping. You’ll eat your gelato just a few yards away from where it was created. It doesn’t get any fresher than that.
How about nutritional information?
Our gelato flavors generally have a lower fat content than other super-premium ice creams. A 118-gram serving of Vanilla Bean Gelato contains 8 grams of fat, 200 calories, and 27 grams of sugar. One 118-gram serving of Strawberry Balsalmic Sorbetto contains no fat, 160 calories, and 38 grams of sugar.
What makes your gelato so delicious/as good as Italy’s/better than anyone else?
We use the same techniques that were perfected at the best Italian gelaterias a hundred years ago. Unfortunately, many creators of gelato have replaced these practices with inferior — but faster and cheaper — production methods. We make our bases from scratch using a traditional “hot process,” instead of the more prevalent “cold process,” which basically is a “just add milk and freeze” approach. And instead of using the flavor pastes made by manufacturers, we use authentic ingredients — like real fruits, nuts, candies, cookies, confections, and whatever else our imaginations call for. Not only does this practice allow us to create more interesting and unique flavors, the flavors themselves taste like the real thing — because they are made from the real thing.
What kinds of coffee do you serve at your Flagship Store?
Most people think of The Gelato Fiasco as a place to get dessert — but coffee aficionados in Brunswick also know that we’re serious about making really good coffee and espresso drinks. And with free wifi and late hours, we’re a perfect alternative to other coffee shops. Learn more about our full coffee bar.
Have other questions? Email us at delicious@gelatofiasco.com or ask on our Facebook page.
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