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Apr 17, 2019

How Is Gelato Made?

An overview of the materials and steps involved in creating the dessert of the Gods. — Introduction As we saw earlier, Gelato is an incredibly complex product, composed of a variety of substances in different states interacting with each other. To complicate matters further, it is served at a temperature outside the range found on most places on earth. If that was not enough, the above must…

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How Is Gelato Made?
How Is Gelato Made?
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Mar 18, 2019

Variations on a Theme — Gelato Types

On what the different types of Gelato are, and how to tell them apart. — Introduction In the first article in this series we discussed what we mean by Gelato. We defined it as being ice cream done the Italian way, and introduced the concept of the four cardinal virtues — so long as a cream abides by them, I will happily call it Gelato (with…

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Variations on a Theme — Gelato Types
Variations on a Theme — Gelato Types
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11 min read


Mar 10, 2019

A Closer Look

Lifting the Lid — Do You Know What Goes on Inside a Gelato? — Introduction We now know that Gelato is ice cream done the Italian way, and what it takes for anything to be called Gelato with a capital G — i.e. the four cardinal virtues of Consistency, Mouthfeel, Visuals and Flavour. But apart from being utterly delicious and gorgeous, gelato is a very…

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A Closer Look
A Closer Look
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Feb 17, 2019

How Hard to Scoop Will My Gelato Be? (part II)

On why PAC is not the best tool to estimate scoopability or serving temperature, and what to do about it. — Introduction In the first part of this article we introduced the idea that PAC alone cannot be an indicator of a cream's hardness, because there are other factors involved. We demonstrated this by showing how different recipes with the same PAC will freeze at different temperatures, so will have different hardness…

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How Hard to Scoop Will My Gelato Be? (part II)
How Hard to Scoop Will My Gelato Be? (part II)
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9 min read


Feb 7, 2019

So, What is Gelato?

You’ve heard the name, maybe you have tried it, and perhaps even made it yourself. But do you know what it is? — Introduction The easiest and most complete way to answer this question is: “Gelato is ice cream done the Italian way” Because everything there is to be said and known about Gelato is encapsulated in that statement. …

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So, What is Gelato?
So, What is Gelato?
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11 min read


Jan 27, 2019

How Hard to Scoop Will My Gelato Be? (part I)

On why PAC is not the best tool to estimate scoopability or serving temperature, and what to do about it. — Introduction In this article we discussed what makes Gelato special and explained that two key factors are its consistency and mouthfeel. Unlike regular ice cream, Gelato has a fluffy, mousse-like consistency that is particularly pleasant on the palate. It also doesn't feel so cold in the mouth.

Food

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How Hard to Scoop Will My Gelato Be? (part I)
How Hard to Scoop Will My Gelato Be? (part I)
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9 min read


Jan 15, 2019

What PAC Is, and How to Calculate It

A closer look into one of the most ubiquitous acronyms in the Gelato-making world. Introduction If you are a nerd like me and have been doing your gelato-making homework, you will have often come across the acronyms PAC, AFP and/or FPDF. …

Recipe

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What PAC Is, and How to Calculate It
What PAC Is, and How to Calculate It
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Nov 25, 2018

Calculating the Sugar Content of a Gelato

Do you really know how much is in yours? — Introduction Being a dessert, mostly anyone would expect Gelato to contain sugar. But as a maker or a taster, have you ever really thought about how much sugar really goes into yours? …

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Calculating the Sugar Content of a Gelato
Calculating the Sugar Content of a Gelato
Health

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