Last week, I told you about the launch of Valsoia Gelato in the U.S. What I didn’t mention were the Valsoia Gelato Novelties that are also landing in the states. They include several single-serve treats made with almond milk and cashew milk, including Italian cones! We’ve got all of the details, and a place for you to leave your own rating and review (below) once you’ve tried them.
Valsoia Gelato Novelties Include Dairy-Free Dipped Ice Cream Bars and Cones
The U.S. line-up is similar to Valsoia’s European selection, but with a few less options. In Italy they also make some soya-based ice cream novelties and a coconut ice cream bar. These are the ingredients and details for the options in the U.S.
Italian Cones
This hand-held treat features Valsoia’s creamy almond milk vanilla gelato in a crunchy vegan waffle cone. It’s topped with chocolate and lightly salted chopped almonds. Yes, there are no peanuts!
Ingredients: Ice Cream: almond milk (water, roasted almond paste), sugar, coconut oil, glucose syrup, almond pieces, maltodextrin, water, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), sunflower oil, dextrose, pea protein, methylcellulose, arabic gum, carob bean gum, guar gum, sea salt, natural flavoring. Waffle: wheat flour, sugar, coconut oil, salt, caramelized sugar, soy lecithin, natural flavoring. Contains: tree nuts (almond, coconut), soy, wheat. May contain: tree nuts (hazelnut, walnuts, cashew, pecan, brazil nut, pistachio, macadamia nut).*
Nutrition (per 75-gram cone) 210 calories, 10g fat, 28g carbs, 1g fiber, 18g sugars (includes 18g added sugars), 2g protein.*
Italian Sandwich Bars
It’s double the fun with these crisp ice cream sandwiches. The middle is half almond milk vanilla gelato and half almond milk chocolate gelato. And it’s sandwiched with one vanilla biscuit and one chocolate biscuit.
Ingredients: Ice Cream: almond milk (water, roasted almond paste), sugar, glucose syrup, coconut oil, maltodextrin, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), dextrose, pea protein, methylcellulose, arabic gum, carob bean gum, guar gum, sea salt, natural flavoring. Biscuits: wheat flour, sugar, coconut and sunflower oil, glucose syrup, low fat cocoa powder, barley malt extract powder, caramelized sugar, sodium carbonate, ammonium carbonate, soy lecithin, salt, natural flavorings. Contains: tree nuts (almond, coconut), soy, wheat. May contain: tree nuts (hazelnut, walnuts, cashew, pecan, brazil nut, pistachio, macadamia nut).*
Nutrition (per 40-gram sandwich): 120 calories, 3.5g fat, 20g carbs, <1g fiber, 11g sugars (includes 11g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Italian Mini Bars Dipped in Chocolate
These portion-controlled bars keep it simple with Valsoia’s vanilla almond milk gelato wrapped in dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate.
Ingredients: almond milk (water, roasted almond paste), sweet chocolate and coconut oil coating (chocolate liquor, sugar, coconut oil, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavoring), sugar, coconut oil, glucose syrup,maltodextrin,dextrose, pea protein, methylcellulose, arabic gum, carob bean gum, guar gum, sea salt, natural flavoring. Contains: tree nuts (almond, coconut), soy. May contain: tree nuts (hazelnut, walnuts, cashew, pecan, brazil nut, pistachio, macadamia nut).*
Nutrition (per 50-gram bar): 150 calories, 10g fat, 15g carbs, 1g fiber, 13g sugars (includes 13g added sugars), <1g protein.*
Italian Salted Caramel Bars Dipped in Chocolate
The box for these Valsoia gelato novelties is different from the others because these bars are made with cashew milk. They’re also more indulgently sized with a rich salted caramel gelato filling and crisp chocolate coating.
Ingredients: cashew milk (water, cashew paste), sweet chocolate and coconut oil coating (chocolate liquor, sugar, coconut oil, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavoring),coconut oil, sugar, glucose syrup, maltodextrin, dextrose, pea proteins, color (plain caramel), methylcellulose, arabic gum, natural flavorings, sea salt, carob bean gum, guar gum. Contains: tree nuts (cashew coconut), soy. May contain: tree nuts (almond, hazelnut, walnuts, pecan, brazil nut, pistachio, macadamia nut).*
Nutrition (per 84-gram bar): 230 calories, 16g fat, 25g carbs, 2g fiber, 21g sugars (includes 21g added sugars), 1g protein.*
Other Allergen Notes*
Valsoia is “the only completely dairy-free plant in Italy.”
More Facts on Valsoia Gelato Novelties
Price: $4.99 to $8.49 per package
Availability: Valsoia Gelato Novelties are launching in select Safeway, Albertsons, Wegmans, Earth Fare, and ShopRite stores.
Certifications: We did not note any certifications on Valsoia Gelato Novelties.
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Valsoia Gelato Novelties are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, peanut-free, vegan, and vegetarian. Select varieties are made without gluten.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Valsoia website for the U.S. at www.valsoia.com or for Europe at www.valsoia.it.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
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Flavor -Delicious
I am always looking for lactose free ice cream but I find it taste just like regular ice cream only dairy free, ever since I have found this Brand I have fallen in love with it the texture the taste , flavor.
Plus I like the fact that it doesn’t have a lot of sugar. I wish they were more stores that carry this brand.
Delicious Dairy-Free Gelato
This dairy free gelato is so good! Unfortunately, they stopped carrying it locally and I continue to watch for it whenever I am traveling. These dairy-free treats are a must-try for those who can’t have dairy…very rich. I love it!
Yummo
Wow!I just discovered your products at my local shoprite. I’ll be trying aaalllll. I had the Italian cones and was so very satisfied.