Do you have lactose-free flavours?
lat-TO-sio — three syllables, stress on second.
When lactose intolerant and wanting to know which gelato flavours are suitable.
All pure fruit sorbets are naturally lactose-free. Cream-based gelato contains dairy. Some artisan gelaterias make specifically lactose-free cream bases. Asking is always necessary to be sure.
I sorbetti non contengono latticini?
Do the sorbets not contain dairy?
Confirming the lactose-free status of fruit sorbets
Questo gusto ha il latte?
Does this flavour have milk?
Specific question about one flavour — useful when the name does not make it clear
Sono intollerante al lattosio — cosa posso mangiare?
I am lactose intolerant — what can I eat?
Open invitation for the gelatiere to guide you through the suitable options
Southern Italy has high rates of lactose intolerance — historically, Sicilian and Calabrian gelato culture developed alongside sorbet culture precisely because dairy was not universally tolerated. The Sicilian granita and mandorla gelato traditions are ancient dairy-free alternatives.