Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Ice Cream (pronounced: /ˈaɪs ˈkriːm/) is 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.

Etymology

The term "ice cream" originates from the phrase "iced cream" or "cream ice". It is believed to have been coined in 1672 by the French chef of Charles II of England.

Related Terms

• Dairy Products: These are food products made from milk. They are primarily produced from mammals such as cattle, water buffaloes, goats, sheep, and camels. Dairy products include items such as cheese, butter, and yogurt.

• Dessert: This is a course that concludes a meal. The course usually consists of sweet foods, such as confections, and possibly a beverage such as dessert wine or liqueur.

• Frozen Food: These are foods that have been subjected to rapid freezing and are kept frozen until used.

• Fruit: This is the mature ovary of a flowering plant, typically containing seeds. Fruits are commonly used in ice cream for flavoring.

See Also

• Gelato: This is a popular frozen dessert of Italian origin. It is generally made with a base of 3.25% milk and sugar. It is generally lower in fat than other styles of frozen desserts.

• Sorbet: This is a frozen dessert made from sweetened water with flavoring (typically fruit juice or fruit purée, wine, and/or liqueur).

• Frozen Yogurt: This is a frozen dessert made with yogurt and sometimes other dairy products. It is slightly more tart than ice cream, as well as lower in fat.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ice Cream
• Wikipedia's article - Ice Cream

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