The History of Gelato


In the Italian language, Gelato stands for "frozen." Gelato dates back to the 16th century where first appeared in the Florentine court of Francesco de Medici by Bernardo Buontalenti.

Gelato originated in Italy in the far North by the Dolomites and in the South by the Sicilians. In Dolomite, the Gelato consisted of milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and natural flavors. The sale of Gelato was one of the major sources of income for its people and they charged quite a high price as a result.

Only royalty could afford to enjoy the delights of Gelato in its early days. Fortunately, for us common folk the recipe leaked to everyone and has been a huge part of Italian culture.



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