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Dairy Free Ice Cream; The Better Choice

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Dairy free ice cream has gained immense popularity; but not without reason. There are more than one reason for choosing dairy free ice cream. It is a healthier and environment friendly choice. Here’s how. The aisles of ice cream at the supermarket are soon being replaced with dairy free ice cream in a variety of flavors. Unbelievable, isn’t it? Milk, which is the primary ingredient of ice-cream, is eliminated from these frozen desserts. What’s more, the flavors, taste, texture and smoothness is the same; in fact, better. So, choosing cleaner eating and a better environment does not equal to giving up desserts. Frozen desserts are being made with plant based sources like coconut milk, soy milk and almond milk for the vegans. Moreover, they are often fortified with calcium, protein and vitamin D. However, dairy free ice cream is not always vegan. Some dairy free ice creams are made from plant based sources, while others contain egg. So, what is dairy-free may not be vegan, but what is v...

In a Dilemma – Choose Vegan Ice cream

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Many people are going the vegan the vegan way to be healthier and environment friendly. The good news is that they can now enjoy sweet treats too in the form of veggie ice cream. Here are some tips to make a healthy choice. Congratulations on your decision to make a healthy choice and choose veggie ice cream over dairy ice cream. A whole lot of people are going the vegan way; thanks to the multiple benefits of plant based foods as against the pitfalls of animal based foods like milk and eggs. Well, to go the vegan way, you need not silence the craving of your sweet tooth. Indulge in vegan ice cream of varied flavors at ice cream shops , Plano; free from the guilt of adding inches to the waist line or boosting cholesterol levels. Healthy; without compromises Well, unlike popular misconception, frozen dessert can be as tasty as or better than its milk based counterpart. In fact, it is a healthier alternative to milk based ice creams. Frozen desserts use plant based ingredie...

Special Ingredients that make Veggie Ice cream

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Veggie ice cream that is free from animal fats and eggs are much preferred by many. Gelato is the answer to this. So, here’s the list of ingredients that make gelato fit for vegetarians and for vegans. Read on to find out. Ice cream is undoubtedly a delectable, sweet treat that is relished and enjoyed by both young and old. However, the guilt of loading the body with excess carbohydrates, fats and other harmful ingredients keeps us away from indulging in the joy of licking our much loved flavors off the cone or cup. All the more for vegetarians and vegans who’s diet is free from animal fats, eggs and dairy.   Welcome Gelato! Well, there’s good news is store. Here’s Gelato; ice cream’s close cousin that is free from the not-so-good ingredients of ice cream. Also known as veggie ice cream , it is made from milk and sugar. It is free from animal fats and eggs; commonly used in other ice creams. Then, there’s sorbet, the dairy free alternative for the vegans; all of them in a variety o...

A Warm Welcome for Dairy Free Ice cream

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Considering the large percentage of lactose intolerant people across the world, the dairy free ice cream deserves a warm welcome. In fact, even others can embrace the many benefits of consuming dairy free ice cream as against the dairy ice cream. Ice cream is undoubtedly one of the most savored desserts for both young and old across the globe. A few people are forced to lock their taste buds and cravings. The reasons being health issues, adoption of plant based vegan diet, calorie control, lactose intolerance and more. Advent of Dairy Free Ice cream These people can now unbolt their cravings and rejoice in the mesmerizing flavors, smooth texture and unbeatable taste of dairy free ice cream . Well, even die-hard fans of ice cream can treat their taste buds and embrace the benefits of the sibling of age-old ice cream.   Here’s a list of the multiple benefits of dairy free ice cream. It is surprising but true that almost 64 to 75% of people worldwide are intolerant to lactose; a kind ...

How is Gelato better than Ice Cream?

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The frozen dessert from Italy; the gelato is healthier, tastier and better in more than one way. It is difficult to identify the differences at a glance. So, here’s everything you need to know about ice cream and gelato. Surprising, but true! All things frozen in delightful flavors like chocolate, berries, caramel and nuts are not ice creams. Ice cream vs Gelato While walking down the aisle of a supermarket; differentiating gelato from ice cream is challenging. They look similar and also satisfy the craving for ice cream. However, when you consume them back to back, you are bound to identify the difference in taste. For; unlike popular misconception, gelato is not the Italian sibling of ice cream. It is different; also tastier and healthier. From taste to nutritional value, it is different in more than one way. Here’s how. Although both ice cream and gelato are flavorful, gelato overflows with flavors wonderfully, when compared to its counterpart. The underlying reason is the lower per...

Best Veggie Gelato that is Plano’s Pride

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Italy has a culture steeped in art, history, religion and most importantly food. Known for its mouth-watering frozen dessert and pastries, a part of the tourism in Italy comprises delectable cuisine and fresh delicious fruits. Let us find out what the Italians make of it. Gelato is a traditional Italian frozen dessert almost like the much-famed ice cream, the difference is it has more milk, but less cream and are with or without egg. Popularly called the veggie ice creams, this is the best dessert for the health conscious.     Bright is not essentially the best Italians have a great sense of pride when it comes to their gelatos. Just like they are loyal to their culture, their families, the gelato is an intrinsic part of their lives, that they guard zealously. Most artisans believe in handmade gelatos. However, in Italy, you may be duped by gelato shops selling brightly colored, and flavored gelatos that are not remotely connected with anything natural that Italians boast of....

Thoughtful Dairy Free Frozen Gelatos for You!

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 You have lactose intolerance but love eating ice creams. How is that possible when all ice creams are made of milk? Or are they? Some ice creams have nothing to do with milk and are created with you in mind. Taste them, eat them and fall in love with them. What you love eating, matters to us. You cannot eat gelatos or ice creams made from milk? Well, you don’t have to. Some exclusive brands are making gelatos for those who love ice creams but are allergic to milk. What is a dairy free treat? From sorbets to gelatos, this inventive shop in Plano has given an honest thought to all customer preference. OMGelato is the place to be if you are looking for dairy free ice cream . Sorbet is another diary free option that does not contain animal fat and is a safe alternative to the rich dairy ice cream. The ingredients used in sorbet are fruit puree, water and sugar. It is like eating frozen fruits. Keeping away from cream, milk, eggs and even sugar, for the sugar used in sorbets is mostly ...

Is Gelato Vegan or Vegetarian?

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 When frozen dessert lovers are looking for vegetarian options, they often turn to the safer gelato. While this is mostly vegetarian-friendly, there are other options without animal products for vegan-lovers. A frozen treat is a welcome indulgence any day or time of the year. It is a sinful delight that charms the taste buds and infuses the soul with indescribable pleasure. But does the choice of dessert fit in with your diet or lifestyle plan is another question altogether? Indeed, many people look for vegan and veggie ice cream options to suit their specific nutrition regime or food preferences. However, the problem with regular ice cream is that it not only contains milk, sugar and egg yolks, but also animal products, especially in the bits of chocolate, brownie, cake or marshmallow that is added to the ice cream. Therefore, it will interfere with both vegan and vegetarian meal plans. On the other hand, gelato is the Italian version of ice cream that also contains milk (or crea...

Going Dairy Free – The Sorbet Way!

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 Animal lovers and lactose-intolerant folks alike can enjoy the timeless joy of frozen desserts in the form of sorbets. You just cannot do without trying the dairy and egg-free sorbet options at OMGelato! We all love our frozen desserts, don’t we? The cool delight of the ice-cold treat melting in our mouth is the best respite from the scorching and restless days of summer. And the cold wintery weather is the perfect time to linger over the flavors and sensations of a scoop of frosty dessert. The frozen delights actually are best enjoyed when getting soaked in the rain or watching the thundering clouds from the window! However, what if someone needs a dairy free ice cream for some reason? Ice creams, gelatos and sherbets contain varying amounts of milk which gives them the rich and creamy texture. So, should the dairy-allergic, lactose-intolerant and vegan population keep curbing those cravings and go through life without licking a frosty treat ever? Unfortunately, the dairy-free i...