A Tasty Guide to Different Types of Ice Cream
From creamy gelato to tangy frozen yoghurt and refreshing sorbet, the world of ice cream is full of variety. Here’s a closer look at the most popular types of ice cream, what makes each one unique, and where Anita Gelato fits in.
Ice cream isn’t just one dessert – it’s a whole family of frozen treats with different textures, flavours, and traditions. From classic scoops to modern soft serve, the different types of ice cream we enjoy today each bring something unique to the table. At Anita Gelato, we celebrate that variety while putting our own spin on it: 150+ rotating flavours, churned in-store, and made with high-quality ingredients. Let’s take a tasty tour of the classics.
Classic Ice Cream
This is the version many people grew up with. Traditional ice cream is made with cream, sugar, and air churned in to create a smooth, creamy texture. Served colder than gelato, it holds its shape well but can sometimes mute more delicate flavours. Among the many kinds of ice cream, this is the most familiar – rich, sweet, and unmistakably indulgent.
Gelato
Gelato is Italy’s answer to ice cream – and our specialty at Anita. Made with less fat and churned at a slower speed, it’s denser, silkier, and served slightly warmer than classic ice cream. That means every scoop delivers more intense flavour, whether it’s pistachio, chocolate hazelnut, or mango sorbetto. For many, gelato stands out as one of the most flavour-forward different kinds of ice cream.
Frozen Yoghurt
Frozen yoghurt, often called fro-yo, adds a tangy edge to the frozen dessert lineup. Made with cultured milk, it’s known for its refreshing taste and smooth texture. At Anita, you’ll find soft-serve frozen yoghurt gelato styles that blend creaminess with a light, refreshing bite. It’s a popular ice cream variety for those craving something sweet with a little lift.
Soft Serve
Soft serve gets its airy texture from higher air content and a warmer serving temperature. It’s light, fluffy, and often twirled into a cone. While Anita is best known for gelato, our soft-serve frozen yoghurt gelato delivers that classic swirl effect with a richer base and generous toppings.
Sorbet & Sherbet
Sorbet is dairy-free and made from fruit, sugar, and water. At Anita, our sorbets range from 0% fat fruit-based options to coconut milk blends for extra body. Bright, refreshing, and full of flavour, sorbet plays an important role among the many types of ice cream alternatives.
Sherbet sits between sorbet and ice cream, with a small amount of dairy added. It’s smooth, slightly tangy, and refreshing. While it’s less common on our menu, we lean into sorbets for a vegan-friendly experience that still delivers indulgence.
Other Unique Styles
Around the world, frozen desserts take many forms – from India’s kulfi to Thailand’s rolled ice cream and Japan’s mochi ice cream. While Anita focuses on gelato, sorbet, and frozen yoghurt gelato, we draw inspiration from global traditions to keep our menu creative and surprising.
Flavours: Intensity at Its Best
At Anita Gelato, the variety doesn’t stop with the style. Our 150+ rotating flavours mean there’s always something new to discover. From creamy chocolate hazelnut to tangy passionfruit sorbet, every scoop is churned in-store for texture and flavour you can taste. Explore our full range of [gelato flavours] and find your favourites.
Visit Anita Gelato for the Real Scoop
The world is full of different types of ice cream, but at Anita, you’ll always find something extraordinary. Visit a [local ice cream shop] near you and explore our ever-changing menu of gelato, sorbet, and frozen yoghurt gelato – all crafted to be savoured, scoop by scoop.
Our gelato collection includes more than traditional dairy-based favourites. Guests visiting Anita Gelato UK also find refreshing sorbets, vegan gelato, and selected options with no added sugar.
Fruit sorbets offer fresh and vibrant flavours, while vegan recipes deliver rich textures without dairy ingredients. Options with no added sugar provide another way to enjoy the Anita experience.
Selections rotate, so please speak with our team about current flavours and ingredients when you visit. Our staff will help you find a suitable choice based on your preferences and dietary needs.
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