Because the process happens so fast, freezing the cream with liquid nitrogen creates smaller water crystals than traditional methods and
less air whip is needed, resulting in a richer product.
One source said yes and gave these reasons: gelato is made with more milk,
less cream and contains 5 - 7 % fat compared to 10 % in most ice cream; it's churned more slowly than ice cream resulting in
less air being
whipped into the mixture, creating a denser, «creamier» texture; finally, it's not kept frozen solid and is softer when served.