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Apricot Gelato: A Seasonal Flavor You Won’t Want to Miss

Apricot gelato is here! Apricots are an underrated but versatile fruit with endless potential. Tangy but sweet they are a great addition to a variety of snacks. Not to mention they bring a lot to the table in terms of health benefits.

“Apricots are the perfect fruit of June. Their orange skin is a concentrate of vitamin C and antioxidants. Its sour taste makes it a unique try in gelato form. And the tang of apricots holds the taste of summer.”

Patrizia Pasqualetti, Gelato Chef

This is why we couldn’t wait to bring apricots out to play in the warmer weather!

Is Apricot Gelato Good for You?

Apricots have a great nutritional profile. High in antioxidants, they contain a ton of essential vitamins and minerals. They can also help improve eye, gut and skin health!

Want to learn more about the calorie intake of ice cream vs gelato? Check out our other blog post!

Apricots also contains:

  • Vitamin A.
  • Vitamin C.
  • Pantothenic Acid (B5)
  • Vitamin E.
  • Beta-carotene.
  • Potassium.
An image showing the calories, carbs, fat, protein and fibers associated with the consumption of one apricot.

Brighten up your day and complexion with this summery flavor.

Our apricot gelato recipe is made of three ingredients: apricots, organic cane sugar, and water. It is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and egg-free.

Where You Can Try It

Come by one of our GIO locations or order on a delivery app! You’ll want to try this tart but sweet velvety flavor!

GIO Gelati

GIO Gelati has been making authentic healthy Italian gelato in San Francisco since 2018 and quickly become the most beloved gelato place in the Bay Area.
GIO Gelati is now offering a gelato subscription to all gelato lovers: GIO Club delivers fresh, healthy, locally handmade gelato at your door every 2 or 4 weeks. Vegan options also available. It’s not ice cream, it’s gelato!

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Sachertorte: The Gelato Flavor for Chocolate Lovers

This winter, enjoy our brand new flavor Sachertorte. Sachertorte is a chocolate cake of Austrian origin. Invented in 1832 by Franz Sacher, a 16 year old apprentice pastry chef and chocolate lover.

Inspired by the winter cakes that brighten our tables this season, I wanted to make this chocolate flavor as an ode to them. Deep notes of dark chocolate with a melody of soft ganache and apricot jam made from strictly organic ingredients produce a song that makes the heart and taste buds soar.

What’s the story behind Sachertorte?

Well… young Franz had to replace a sick chef and was in charge of preparing dessert for Prince Von Mitternich Winnesburg. After thinking for a long time, he decided to combine simple and traditional elements such as chocolate and jam to create his delicate masterpiece. It ended up being a great success and it’s obvious why.

Sachertorte still holds our hearts today. Even the hotel the dinner had been held in is now a “sacred” temple for pastries. Considered one of the most famous chocolate cakes of all-time, this story marks an important moment in Austrian history.

Chocolate is the main ingredient for the Sachertorte gelato flavor from GIO Gelati

A chocolate sponge cake layered and covered in apricot jam? Count me in!

Come try our new Sachertorte gelato!

Sachertorte gelato, a creamy combination of chocolate and apricot, is a match made in gelato heaven.  Stop by one of our shops for a cup or cone.

Patrizia Pasqualetti, Gelato Chef

Patrizia is a pastry chef specializing in gelato. She comes from a long family tradition of gelato makers in Orvieto, Italy. Patrizia has shared her experience and knowledge about gelato with the Department of Nutritional Science at the University of Milan. Her love for gelato has taken her from the production lab to the Italian national TV and radio. As Gelato Chef at GIO Gelati, Patrizia makes sure every single pint of gelato, sold at GIO stores or delivered to GIO Club members, is carefully handmade according to her original recipe with the best, freshest, and healthiest ingredients.

GIO Gelati

GIO Gelati has been making authentic healthy Italian gelato in San Francisco since 2018 and quickly become the most beloved gelato place in the Bay Area.
GIO Gelati is now offering a gelato subscription to all gelato lovers: GIO Club delivers fresh, healthy, locally handmade gelato at your door every 2 or 4 weeks. Vegan options also available. It’s not ice cream, it’s gelato!

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