FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
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Why Stefano's Gelato?
A. We offer full service, "turnkey" approach
to getting your business scooping to BIG PROFITS. Over
Ten (10) years of experience, a proven track record, expert
support training and a complete training package, and
a POS system that includes Flavor Tags. Let us help you
include another Profit Center within your business. |
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What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
A. LESS AIR, LESS FAT, MORE INTENSE FLAVOR! Did
you know that the cream used in gelato has a lower butterfat
content than the cream used in super premium ice cream?
Traditional gelato is made with 7-12% butterfat, a healthier
alternative to ice cream's 15-45% butterfat. The creaminess
of our gelato comes from the density, not the fat.
When gelato is made in a batch freezer, it is spun at
a much slower speed then when making ice cream, therefore,
there is not a lot of added air whipped in. Gelato weighs
twice as much as most ice creams, each 5 liter pan weighs
approximately 8lbs. |
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Why choose Stefano's Gelato over others on the market?
A. Through many years of working with top chefs throughout
the country, we had an opportunity to develop and perfect
the recipes. The artisan (from scratch) styles set us
apart from most people that make gelato from powders,
pastes, whips and gels, and artifical ingredients. Our
gelatos and sorbettos are made to order FRESH, with ALL
NATURAL, AUTHENTIC ITALIAN INGREDIENTS! It also means
NOTHING ARTIFICAL! STEFANO'S SHELF LIFE IS 6 MONTHS,
OTHERS ARE JUST DAYS! |
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Why do I need a gelato case, can't I use an ice cream
dip cabinet?
A. Although some customers choose to convert ice
cream dip cabinets to fit 5 liter stainless steel gelato
pans, it is usually a temporary solution. To start off,
gelato is served at a warmer temperature (10-22° F)
than ice cream (0-5° F). Note that in a gelato case,
the gelato sits higher than ice cream does in a dip cabinet.
You don't need to look down into a cabinet to see the
gelato, it can be seen from across a room. Not only is
the presentation impressive when displaying gelato in
a gelato case, but the main function of a gelato case
is to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the
entire case, above and below the gelato. You will usually
get warm spots and very cold spots which will make the
consistency and presentation of the gelato hard to work
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What is the shelf life of gelato and how should it be
stored?
A. The SHELF LIFE is SIX (6) MONTHS. After the gelato
is made fresh, it is flash frozen, this method preserves
the shelf life. Storing your gelato at 0-10° F in
a separate chest freezer will insure freshness up to
6 months.
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How does Stefano's Gelato package gelato and sorbetto?
A. READY MADE -- READY TO SCOOP! Gelato is packaged
in 5 liter, plastic pan inserts that drop into the stainless
steel gelato pans - couldn't be easier than that! Also
4 liter pans and prepackaged "Pints to Go"
are available.
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Tampa
Office
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Corporate
Office
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Stefano's
Gelato
3959 Van Dyke Road #308
Lutz, Florida 33558
Phone: 813-850-9200
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Stefano's
Gelato &
Gourmet Desserts International
P.O. Box 953307
Lake Mary, FL 32795
Phone: 888.316.1545
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