Is there milk in Italian ice cream? Understanding Gelato vs. Sorbetto
                                
                                
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                                While many assume Italian frozen treats are dairy-heavy, the traditional dessert known as 'Italian ice' is actually made without any dairy. So, is there milk in Italian ice cream? The term 'Italian ice cream' can refer to several different desserts, with some, like gelato, containing milk and others, like sorbetto, containing none.