What is Vegan gelato?

How can gelato be vegan?

As every Summer rolls around, everyone has gelato on the brain. But, for those who are vegan, there's an extra question: is gelato vegan?

First, what is veganism? A vegan diet excludes any consumption of animal products or those created by animals. Meat, fish, eggs, honey, and dairy products are all on the "do not eat" list.

Gelato can be vegan under certain conditions. For those who follow a strict diet, it's always safest to check the ingredients label before indulging. Below, let's take a look at how gelato can be vegan.

Melt-in-the-mouth gelato is made from milk, sugar and a dash of cream. Sadly, the dairy in the gelato is what gives the chilled dessert its irresistible silky texture. So, the traditional creamy gelato is not vegan-friendly.

But there is still hope for vegans. If you can find a gelato flavor made without any dairy products, you'll be well on your way to enjoying this treat. Fruit-flavored sorbets are often made with only fruit puree and sugar, and so are the perfect refreshing sweet for vegans.

It's actually infinitely more common to find vegan gelato than vegan ice cream. Ice cream contains generous servings of cream, milk, and sugar, but it also contains eggs. Gelato, on the other hand, is naturally completely egg-free and authentically Italian.

 

Are there any dairy-free gelato flavors?

Thanks to the popularity of veganism, many brands have launched dairy-free ice creams in the hopes of catering to this new market. Yet, there are plenty of naturally dairy-free flavors that have existed for decades and decades. 

In general, zingy, fruity flavors are vegan-approved options and highly refreshing. But there are differences between gelato and sorbet. Technically, gelato contains milk while sorbet uses only ice and sugar. So, if we're being strict, popular flavors like lemon, strawberry, and mango are actually sorbets. Yet, whatever it's called, your taste buds will be happy.  

There are vegan gelato options for the chocoholics, too: the finest quality dark chocolate is naturally vegan and packed with antioxidants and aromas. You can find vegan-friendly dark chocolate gelatos that are delightfully rich and extravagant, all without the help of cream.  

 

Discover Venchi's wide range of vegan gelato

Make this Summer the best one yet with vegan gelato flavors. There are endless Venchi gelato flavors to choose from. Or don't choose and enjoy them all.  

Venchi's artisanal gelato tastes like perfection. It is whipped fresh every day in the traditional Italian way. Sometimes, vegan gelatos can substitute dairy for chemicals to try to recreate the creaminess of milk. Instead, Venchi's gelato uses vegan-friendly ingredients without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.  

Bursting with flavor, Venchi's strawberry gelato is made from delightful fruit puree that is perfect for any moment. This vegan and gluten-free gelato is so delicious you won't be able to believe it's healthy.  

For those who crave intense flavors, Venchi has you covered with its Azteco extra-dark chocolate gelato. It's a vegan gelato that is a must-try anytime you want to spoil yourself. Venchi's Hazelnut flavor proves that vegan gelato can be just as smooth and creamy as the original.