Sweet icy treats come in many forms for those who like their daily sugar intake served cold. There is ice cream, sorbets and sherbets, popsicles, granitas, the very American ice cream sandwich, and, of course, the ever-popular Italian gelato.

What sets gelato apart from ice cream is the fat content — the real Italian deal contains less fat than ice cream and is also churned at a lower speed, which results in a thicker, denser texture, as noted by Slice of Tuscany.