So which came first, Ice cream or Gelato?

The art of gelato dates back to the ancient Roman and Egyptian times. Prior to that, it was some of the Asian cultures who started mixing crushed ice and flavorings about 5000 years ago. About 4,500 years ago, the Egyptians prepared ice mixed with fruit juices which later lead to the Romans consuming ice from Mt. Vesuvius with honey.

It was not until 500 years ago during the Renaissance that Ruggeri (Italian farmer & cook) prepared a frozen mix of ice and fruit juice (the predecessor to today’s sorbet) during the Medici family contest in Florence. The artist and architect Bernardo Buontalenti was then commissioned by the Medici Familty to prepare for the visiting Spanish King. It was during this time that Gelato was officially introduced as the creamy delight. Gelato was then introduce and spread through Europe when Procopio dei Coltelli moved from  Palermo to Paris and opened a Procope (a café). In the late 1700’s, Giovanni Basiolo introduced Gelato to New York City. The invention of the hand-crank freezer in the middle of the 19^th century changed the gelato to a less dense desert and effectively started the production of large scale ice cream. It was not until much later in the 20^th century that gelato and gelaterias made a comeback; however, still may are not familiar with the gelato or its cousin sorbet.

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POS Systems Key Features:

• Easy-to-use
• Free In-House Gift Card Processing
• Integrated Payment Processing
• Loyalty Point System
• Complete Hostess Features
• Training mode/Help desk
• Employee time clock & Labor scheduling
• Detailed Business Reporting
• Inventory Management
• Secondary LCD Display Integration – advertise your message to your clients
• And many more... 

Sintel Systems 'The Supporter'

The owners and operators of gelato shops and gelaterias see their work as art and take the work seriously. Sintel Systems shares your passion in the art and is ready to assist you with installing a gelato point of sale for your gelateria. Our system, software, and accompanying service is designed with your needs in mind.

Many shops also sell other items such as coffee and baked goods. Our system is designed to handle any challenges. If you sell items by weight, simply add an integrated scale to you POS system.
Have a bunch of regulars or want to increase customer loyalty? Start using customized gift cards which are great for everyday use and for special holidays.
Want greater control over you employees? The POS system has a great and easy to use time tacking systems which not only tracks employee hours, but also ensure accountability. For more control, add a do-it-yourself security camera system to your package.
Have long lines out the door and need to ensure quick transactions? Our integrated credit card processing helps increase sales, but our rapid processing system (2 to 4 seconds) ensures that you are not loosign customers who are waiting in line.

Our technical staff stands ready to assist you and hopefully taste your Gelato soon. Read our blog on Gelato and see how we love Gelati (plural for gelato) as much as you do.

How to select the best Gelato & Ice Cream POS System ?

Sintel Systems provides five different complete Gelato & Ice Cream POS systems (see below). These systems include everything you need: Pre-configured Hardware, Pre-installed Software, & Services. Packages are designed based on Ease of use, Efficiency, Long term dependability and Appearance.