What’s Truly in Your Ice Cream & Gelato?

We believe the magic of frozen desserts lies in flavor. To make great gelato, ice cream, or new desserts, you need good flavors. 

High-quality and balanced flavors are essential for success.

1. What’s the Difference Between Gelato and Ice Cream?

Gelato: Italy's Silky, Flavor-Packed Treasure, it is known for its dense, creamy texture and intense flavor.     

Here's why:

Less fat – Uses more milk than cream (typically 3-8% fat vs. ice cream’s 10-18%).

Less air – Churned slower, making it denser (gelato has ~25-30% air vs. ice cream’s 50%+).

Served warmer – Slightly higher serving temperature enhances flavor perception.

Key Takeaway: Gelato has less fat and air.    This means the flavors need to be bold, real, and well-balanced to stand out.

Ice Cream: Rich, Creamy, and Indulgent.  Classic ice cream relies on:

Higher fat content (cream + egg yolks in custard-based versions).

More air (called "overrun"), making it lighter.

Stronger stabilizers to maintain texture during freezing.

Key Takeaway: Ice cream flavors must cut through richness while delivering a smooth, lingering taste.

2. What Is Ice Cream Made Of?

The foundation of any great ice cream or gelato includes:
Dairy (milk, cream, or plant-based alternatives)
Sweeteners (sugar, honey, or alternative sweeteners)
Stabilizers & emulsifiers (for texture and shelf life)

Flavorings (the star of the show!)

Why Flavorings Make or Break Your Product?

Whether natural, artificial, or a hybrid, flavor quality determines consumer love. 

At BKS Flavor(Hangzhou) Co.,Ltd, we specialize in:

Fruit extracts (for sorbets and fruity gelatos)
Chocolate & vanilla compounds (deep, rich profiles for premium ice cream)
Trendy & exotic flavors (matcha, ube, tahini, or spiced chai)

Clean-label solutions (organic, non-GMO, allergen-free options)

The right flavor must:
✔ Stand up to freezing temperatures (some flavors fade when cold!)
✔ Blend seamlessly with fats and sugar

✔ Deliver instant impact on first bite

3. What’s the Best Ice Cream Flavor? (Spoiler: It’s All About the Flavorings!)

The “best” flavor is subjective—but the most successful brands know how to balance nostalgia, innovation, and craveability.

The Top Contenders:

Classic Vanilla – The #1 flavor worldwide, but only if it uses real vanilla extract for depth.

Chocolate – Requires high-quality cocoa & chocolate flavorings to avoid bitterness.

Strawberry – Should taste like fresh-picked berries, not candy.

Salted Caramel – A perfect sweet-salty balance makes it a modern favorite.

Matcha – A unique flavor that has gained popularity in recent years.

Black Sesame— A popular choice in Asian cuisine.

The Real Answer?

The best flavor is the one that keeps customers coming back.

Let’s Create the Next Bestselling Flavor Together!