Sorbet

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Sorbet

Sorbet (/sɔːrˈbeɪ/; from Italian: sorbetto) is a type of frozen dessert that originated in the Middle East. It is typically made from sweetened water flavored with fruit juice or fruit purée, wine, or liqueur.

Etymology

The term "sorbet" is derived from the Arabic word sharbat, which itself comes from the Persian word sharbat, meaning a drink. The term was first recorded in English in the mid-17th century.

Related Terms

  • Ice Cream: A sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It is usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors.
  • Gelato: An Italian variant of ice cream, made in a process that results in a lower fat content and a denser consistency than ice cream.
  • Sherbet: A variant of sorbet that often contains milk or other fats, making it similar to ice cream.
  • Granita: A semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings. Its texture varies from coarse to smooth, it is always different from the one of an ice cream which is creamier, and from the one of a sorbet, which is more compact.

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