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Article: Italy reinvents ice cream
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- China Daily
- Article date:
- August 16, 2005
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In Italy, ice cream is sacred. But this summer old favourites such
as chocolate, hazelnut and pistachio are being challenged by savoury
newcomers. How about a scoop of balsamic vinegar, celery or tomato
ice cream?
According to Giancarlo Timballo, president of the Italian ice
cream manufacturing society, flavours based on vegetables, spices,
herbs and flowers are rising in popularity.
Even ice lollies are getting in on the act. In the seaside resort
of Rimini, batons of celery and carrot are replacing traditional
wooden sticks.
"Italians want gelato naturale -- a product that is freshly made
and seasonal," he said. "We are seeing a drop in demand for ice cream
made with artificial ...