Ice cream gelato cones in shop window display poster

Asset ID: 91956329 / Grant Faint / Ice cream gelato cones in shop window display _x000D_ _x000D_ Ice cream parlours are places that sell ice cream , gelato , sorbet and frozen yogurt to consumers. Ice cream is normally sold in three varieties: soft-serve ice cream , which is typically dispensed by a machine with a limited number of flavours (e.g. chocolate , vanilla , and "twist", a mix of the two) and regular ice cream (also called hard-packed ice cream) and gelato, both of which may be available in as many flavours as a parlour has room to display in its freezers. Gelato is Italian ice cream that typically has almost half the butterfat content of ice cream and a smoother texture. Gelato parlours often produce their own product and don't serve American ice cream or soft serve. Sorbet is a frozen treat made fruit, syrup and ice. No milk or cream is used. Frozen yogurt is a common low-fat ice cream alternative with a smooth texture that is similar to soft serve ice cream. All of these frozen products may be sold in ice cream cones , cups, sundaes , and milkshakes . Some parlours may also sell ice cream cakes , ice cream bars and other pre-packaged frozen sweets. In addition to frozen dessert products, many modern ice cream parlours also sell a variety of hot fast foods . _x000D_ While some parlours remain open all year round (typically in warmer weather locations), many parlours colder climates stay open only during warmer months, particularly from March to November. Parlours in major metro areas, including those in colder climates, often remain throughout the year to satisfy high consumer demand for frozen ice creams, yogurts, and sorbets. Parlours vary in terms of environment, with some having only an order-up window and outside seating to others having complete indoor facilities. Some parlours have added drive through windows as well. _x000D_ _x000D_ This page is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, anyone associated with the topic.