The Inside Scoop: Talenti Roman Raspberry Sorbetto

Photo Credits: Alp Aksoy

By Kati Wilkes and Savonnah Wong

For our first scoop into the world of non-dairy ice cream alternatives, we decided to pick up the Talenti Roman Raspberry Sorbetto from our local Target. As suggested by the name of the product, this non-dairy alternative has a similar composition to most traditional sorbets. However, unlike those traditional sorbets, this Talenti “sorbetto” boasts a similar consistency and taste to most fruit-based ice creams. 

At first glance, this sorbetto has a similar, creamy texture as one would expect with any traditional fruit-flavored ice cream. Unlike most non-dairy sorbets, this refreshing treat doesn’t crumble nor does it have an icy texture whilst scooping. This perfect emulation of ice cream’s consistency doesn’t leave much left to be desired. 

In terms of taste, the Roman Raspberry flavor carries a perfect balance between sweet and tart and doesn’t overpower you with pure sugar, which is fairly common in most fruit-based ice creams. The This light flavor and rich consistency meld together to create the perfect frozen dessert. 

Our only complaint would be that due to the sorbettos fruit and water-based composition it tends to melt quite quickly. After having the pint out of the freezer for only 20 minutes, the perimeter of the container had melted into a mildly, thick liquid that resembled the consistency of a smoothie that had been left out for just a bit too long. Though this was a bit of an inconvenience, the liquid still tasted the same as the rest of the sorbetto and it didn’t pose any real issue in the enjoyment of this iced confection. 

Taste: 🍦🍦🍦🍦/5

Consistency: 🍦🍦🍦🍦/5

Similarity to Ice Cream: 🍦🍦🍦/5

Overall: 🍦🍦🍦🍦/5