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Subject: Re: [OM] More from NYC
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 15:49:07 +0100
Thanks for that rundown, Paul.

I can see the distinctions that you have made, but gelato just means ice cream.

Chris

On 30 Jun 2013, at 14:57, Paul Braun <pbraun42@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> No.  Maybe it's a cultural/language thing.
> 
> Here in 'Murca,  we have at least 6 different variations on frozen desserts.  
> 
> Sorbet (or sherbet, the Americanized name) which is non-dairy, usually based 
> on fruit juice and/or fruit purée)
> 
> Ice Cream - typical mixture of cream, sugar, and flavoring ingredients
> 
> Ice Milk (or soft-serve) which is what places like Dairy Queen sell.  Like 
> ice cream, but lower fat content and usually served out of a machine, soft, 
> swirled onto a cone or into a dish. 
> 
> Frozen Custard is like ice cream, but also contains eggs.  If done properly, 
> is extremely smooth and rich.  
> 
> Frozen yogurt is like ice cream, but also contains yogurt cultures
> 
> Gelato - if made traditionally, contains more whole milk than cream and has 
> half the fat of ice cream.  Is served warmer and softer, and is very smooth.  

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