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Visitors have been advised to be cautious when purchasing ice cream.
Italy
This summer, people might end up being deceived.
World-renowned for its smooth consistency, Italian gelato attracts numerous visitors who frequently make their way to try it.
buy classic tastes like pistachio and stracciatella
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However, they could be receiving something counterfeit.
The Express reports
Many visitors end up purchasing an inexpensive imitation of gelato as part of this sneaky scam, which is notably common in Rome.
Foodies at
TheKitchn.com
clarify that traditional gelato is ‘processed at a significantly lower speed, absorbing less air which makes the gelato more dense compared to ice cream’.
Additionally, there’s a simpler method for visitors to identify fake gelato.
If the colors of the ice cream are exceptionally vivid, it usually indicates that you’re not purchasing genuine gelato.
Typically, classic gelato has a light color because the producers avoid using synthetic food coloring in its creation.
Visitors can also look at reviews on Google and TripAdvisor to discover gelato shops that have received exceptionally high ratings.
A well-known destination is Vivoli, a historic gelato parlor in Florence that boasts an famous new dessert.
A €6 coffee dessert has emerged as the newest Tuscan phenomenon sweeping social media.
, attracting throngs of visitors and causing queues lasting up to an hour at the city’s most ancient gelato shop.
The velvety beverage known as the Gran Crema Caffè Vivoli offers an innovative take on traditional Italian affogato – featuring a steaming shot of espresso poured into a chilled cappuccino cup, accompanied by four strips of rich vanilla gelato along the sides.
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