Sorbet is a frozen fruit dessert typically made with a sweetener and a fruit puree. Unlike gelato, sorbet is made vegan, meaning that it contains no animal products, and it tends to be slightly softer than gelato. It also tends to be lower in fat than many other frozen fruit desserts, as it contains no animal products that typically increase the fat content.

It is also sometimes seen on restaurant menus as sorbetto, to distinguish it from gelato. Sorbet is made in an assortment of sweet and savory flavors for a wide variety of culinary situations