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If you travel to Rome and don't eat gelato, it's definitely a pity on your trip! Even Hepburn in Roman Holiday would sit in the square and eat a gelato (Italian gelato). This kind of food, which is the peak of the ice cream industry, is very different from ordinary ice cream, not only rich in taste, more delicate in taste, but also not easy to melt, and the calories are three times lower! Today, TripAdvisor takes you to open the door to a new world of gelato and enjoy it.

Outside of Italy, gelato is sometimes labeled "italian ice cream," but this definition is incorrect. Gelato is closer to iced milk, as Italians find that too much milk fat interferes with the freshness and deliciousness of Italian gelato. In fact, the American gelato seen every day is defined as a frozen product with no less than 10% milk fat, while the typical Italian ice cream has a lower fat content, about 3%, which means "eat more and don't get fat"!

Unlike the fluffy ice cream of common American style, Italian gelato has a low air content, slow hand stirring speed and more layered taste. The small piece is very heavy and well eaten, and it is not easy to melt! The easiest way to distinguish is that ice cream is dug up with a spoon, while gelato is dug up with a shovel. Also, don't call gelato ice cream in an Italian gelato, or the waiter's little brother will be heartbroken!

Strolling through the italian streets, you will find many gelato shops, especially in the warmer months, italian gelato is everywhere. Italian snack bars and simple bistros often also have standard gelato, either pre-packaged or hand-scooped straight from large ice buckets. More specialized ice cream parlors are scattered throughout the streets, and some old-fashioned ice cream parlors can order food from the menu and then sit down to eat. Others take the form of a take-away, take the ice cream at the window and eat it while walking.

On each ice cream, there will be signs that read "homemade", or produzione propia (their own products), and some will also be marked with artiginale (handmade), which means that the quality of raw materials and finished products is improved. In addition, the more fancy the decoration, the more flavorful the shop, must not be as good as the family-style workshop, the small storefront only focuses on a few flavors, and the output is small.

There is also a simple and easy to operate trick to find a good ice cream shop, look at the colors! For example, if you look at the color of pistachio-flavored ice cream, if it looks like a very artificial bright green, it may add some pigment, if it is a darker green, it is 100% raw material. The finished product should be similar to the actual material from which they are made, so try to avoid choosing ice cream that is too bright in color.

Don't know Italian? Don't worry! Usually, the placard that gives the ice cream a name has a picture of the main ingredient on it. If you can't decide what flavor to try, try a few more! Even on a minimal wafer cone, you can choose between two flavors. If you don't like it too sweet, you can also choose ice cream such as a paper cup (coppa).

The first recommendation, of course, is the fruity taste! Made with real fruit, it is particularly refreshing in the summer. Lemon and strawberry are the most popular flavors in all of Italy. You can also find more creative flavors in some shops, especially in big cities, where you can make ice cream that is unimaginably delicious from raw materials such as basil, ginger, cinnamon and so on. Sometimes, some strange-sounding flavors may open the door to a new world of cuisine.

This is the most central Italian ice cream shop in Rome, and the little igloo is located near Piazza Viona, close to Piazza Navana and the campground. Its ice cream is made from carefully selected premium ingredients such as vanilla beans from Madagascar, cocoa from the Netherlands, and special Bronte pistachios grown in Sicily. Frigidarium makes ice cream on site every day, and most of it is gluten-free.

The name of the shop means "like milk," and it gives you an idea of the feeling of adding 70% whipped cream to a latte, which gives it an ultra-emulsified flavor. The place feels like an old-fashioned American ice cream parlor, but with different tastes, new and unique. Have you ever eaten cactus fruit flavored ice cream? Try it out here! For those who are lactose intolerant, there are also lactose-free options, as well as paste-like pastries and cakes to enjoy.

Authenticity, organic ingredients and shrewd marketing have made fatamorgana the hottest gelateria in Rome. Now there are nine branches in Rome, where you can find unique flavors that you won't find anywhere else. How do avocados, limes and white wines blend together? What a magical taste of mint and goat cheese! Fatamorgana is the place where you make bold choices, and they even offer vegetarian options.

Known worldwide for its chocolate and fruit-flavored organic ingredients, fiordiluna is a small family-run workshop at an affordable price. Housemade chocolate bars with dried fruits, nuts and spices are also sold. Just like the neighborhood where it is located, there is a real sense of tradition and authenticity.

You once had to trek to the Prati neighborhood near the Vatican in search of Gretaria Grazi, but now, there are four branches in Rome. The flavors here are very traditional, and TripAdvisor recommends that you can try some seasonal specialties such as orange, roasted chestnuts, or made with egg yolks and Masarai wines, guaranteed that you won't forget them after a bite!

The shop is located near the Spanish Steps, and Ciampini has been struggling with handmade ice cream for more than 70 years. The ingredients are all organic, and the store is full of sweetness and leisureliness. Especially recommended for chocolate, hazelnut and coffee flavors! Rich and sweet, can't stop at all! The family also runs a tavern a few steps away and has a pretty good reputation.

Italian gelato paired with other foods is also a great way to taste. You can combine the most basics, such as ice cream cake or ice cream muffins. Gelateria can also be combined with other functions to become a bar-gelateria (ice cream drink shop), a gelateria-pasticceria (ice cream pastry shop), or even a combination of all three. If it is also a bar, it will serve coffee, wine, snacks, pastries and ice cream.

Such a cool, delicious, low-calorie Italian gelato, don't you want to take a sip?

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