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MAGAZINE, October 2002
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KICO
GELATO
309, ChungTeh Road,
section 2
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Italian-style ice cream, better known as gelato, appears to be one
of the latest fads in Taiwan, as evidenced by this excellent little
Chungteh Road outlet, opposite the Yumaoou supermarket. Owner George
Luo studied gelato-making in Milan for three months and now brings
an unprecedented 70-plus freshly-made flavors to Taichung, with
about 40 available at any given time. These include familiar and
exotic creations like Toblerone, Lemon Chocolate (one of seven chocolate
varieties), Coffee Variegato, Macaroon, Ciao Bimbo, Peppermint,
Wildberries, Green Tea, Cherry Variegato, Fig Variegato and Pineapple
Coconut. George stresses the fact that his gelato is all-natural
with much lower sugar and fat content than regular ice cream. He
also makes sorbretto ice cream, which uses fresh fruit concentrate
and has absolutely no fat, and is experimenting with healthy soya
gelato. One of the best things it the price--NT$40, NT$60 and NT$80
for one, two and three scoops, respectively. Customers can take-out
their ice cream in special, insulated bags. Kico is located on Chungteh
Road, opposite the Yumaoou supermarket.--By Douglas Habecker
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