Italian ice cream is called gelato, and only Italian ice cream can be called gelato. It is said that Italian ice cream originated in ancient times. Ancient Italians kept a mixture of milk, fruit and honey in ice cubes, which is the most primitive and simple ice cream. Nowadays, the word Italian ice cream, as an exclusive synonym for Italian ice cream, transcends language boundaries like "spaghetti" and "pizza" and becomes a well-known Italian food model on the earth. Italian ice cream is characterized by refreshing taste and balanced nutrition. Eating Italian ice cream doesn't have to worry about gaining weight like eating American ice cream. In order to let more people share the happiness brought by Italian ice cream, handmade ice cream makers even make special ice cream for people with special physique (such as lactose intolerance).