Ice cream, a universal favorite for both adults and children, particularly shines on a hot summer day, holding a top spot among desserts. Here’s a scoop into its intriguing world:
Vanilla Reigns Supreme The most popular flavor, vanilla ice cream, was created by French chef Gérard Tiersen in 1649. Following closely are cream, chocolate, and strawberry flavors.
A Russian Treat In Russia, traditional ice cream was made using frozen milk mixed with sugar, sour cream, and cottage cheese.
The Birth of the Waffle Cone In 1904, the waffle cone, now synonymous with classic ice cream, emerged at a fair in St. Louis. Necessity led to invention when a vendor ran out of plastic dishes and improvised with nearby waffles.
Sherbet’s Ancient Roots The globally famous fruit ice cream, sherbet, owes its recipe to the renowned traveler Marco Polo, who introduced it to Europe from China over seven centuries ago.
From Cow to Cone A single cow can produce enough milk in its lifetime to make 34,000 liters of ice cream.
The First Ice Cream Recipe Recorded in 1665, the earliest ice cream recipe included orange blossom water and a unique Chinese spice, bulava.
America’s Ice Cream Factory The USA leads in ice cream production.
A World of Flavors Over 700 ice cream flavors exist worldwide. For instance, ‘Coromoto’ in Merida, Venezuela, offers some of the most unexpected varieties.
Eskimo: More Than a Name Originally, ‘Eskimo’ referred to a traditional leather suit worn by the Eskimo people.
The Ice Cream Stick’s Origin In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson invented the ice cream stick.
Napoleon’s Sweet Tooth French Emperor Napoleon was particularly fond of ice cream.
Tanzania’s Vanilla-Flavored Fruit In Tanzania grows the Inga edulis tree, whose fruits taste like vanilla ice cream.
The Brain Freeze Phenomenon Ice cream headaches occur as mouth nerves react to the cold, signaling the brain about potential heat loss.
Apple Pie and Ice Cream The tradition of serving apple pie with ice cream began when a Cambridge hotel guest in New York frequently requested this combination, a practice now widespread in restaurants worldwide.
New York’s Luxury Treat The ‘Serendipity’ restaurant in New York serves the world’s most expensive ice cream at $1,000 per portion.
Gold for Taste Ice cream tasters use gold spoons for an undisturbed taste, as regular spoons leave a slight aftertaste.
Canada’s Winter Delight In Canada, more ice cream is sold in winter than in summer.
Air: The Secret Ingredient Air is crucial in ice cream, lending it softness and flavor. Without air, ice cream would be as hard as stone.
Moscow’s Record-Breaking Snowman In Moscow, a two-meter tall, 300-kilogram ice cream snowman set a Guinness World Record.
McFlurry and Hedgehogs In 2006, ‘McDonald’s’ responded to activists’ concerns by redesigning ‘McFlurry’ cups to prevent hedgehogs from getting trapped while seeking leftovers.
Ice Cream for Throat Health Doctors often recommend ice cream for preventing tonsillitis and chronic pharyngitis, as it tempers the throat’s sensitivity to temperature changes.
Sugar’s Melting Magic Sugar in ice cream slows down its melting process.
