May 01, 2021
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We would be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t love ice cream . Not only is it a decadent treat, ice cream can also be found in a myriad of flavours that spans the limitations of human imagination. It’s also a great way to cool down and recharge with some sugar in Singapore’s heat.
But have you heard of gelato? Gelato is Italy’s answer to ice cream. Gelato is usually made with less fat and has less air whipped into it than ice cream, making it a healthier (in moderation, of course) alternative that doesn’t lose in terms of having a decadent mouthfeel.
Singapore-based ice cream firm Kelato Dolce plans to first build up its market with health-conscious dessert lovers, before expanding to cater to more niche areas with products offering more functional benefits.
The ‘Kelato’ in Kelato Dolce stands for ‘Keto Gelato’, which already demonstrates the main characteristics of the ice cream making it suitable for consumers on a ketogenic diet: Low in carbohydrates and zero-sugar – but it is targeting a much broader audience than just keto, according to the firm’s Founder Michelle Ng.
“We are different from other keto gelato out there – most of these are low in carbohydrates, but high in calories and fat as that is what the keto diet is all about, but we are very low-calorie,” Ng told