One hundred years later, Charles I of England was reportedly so impressed by the 'frozen snow' that he offered his own ice cream maker a lifetime pension in return for keeping the formula secret, so that ice cream could be a royal prerogative.

The Italian duchess Catherine de' Medici is said to have introduced flavored sorbet ices to France when she brought some Italian chefs with her to France upon marrying the Duke of OrlГ©ans ( Henry II of France) in 1533. Though it's not mentioned in any of his writings, Polo is often credited with introducing sorbet-style desserts to Italy after learning of it during his travels to China. Its spread throughout Europe is sometimes attributed to Arab traders, but more often to Marco Polo. Although sorbets are believed to have been invented in Persia, other accounts say ice cream originated in the Mongol Empire and first spread to China during its expansion. Some sources describe ice cream-like foods as originating in Persia as far back as 550 BCE while others claim that the Roman Emperor Nero had ice collected from the Apennine Mountains to produce the first sorbet mixed with honey and wine. The origins of frozen desserts are obscure although several accounts exist about their history. 5 Ingredients and standard quality definitions.Ice cream may be served with other desserts, such as apple pie, or as an ingredient in ice cream floats, sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream cakes and even baked items, such as Baked Alaska. Ice cream may be served in dishes, for eating with a spoon, or licked from edible wafer cones. Analogues made from dairy alternatives, such as goat's or sheep's milk, or milk substitutes (e.g., soy, cashew, coconut, almond milk or tofu), are available for those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy protein, or vegan. In other countries, such as Italy and Argentina, one word is used for all variants. Products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are sometimes labelled 'frozen dairy dessert' instead. In some countries, such as the United States, 'ice cream' applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. Sherbet, like sorbet but with some milk added.Examples: frozen cola, frozen lemonade, frozen tea. Sorbet/ slushy, ice pop/popsicle/icicle: Water base.Frozen custard, with eggs added to cream and sugar.Frozen yogurt, based on yogurt or kefir.Ice cream and gelato, based on cream and milk.The meaning of the name 'ice cream' varies from one country to another. It becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. The result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (below 2В вЊ or 35В вЏ). The mixture is cooled below the freezing point of water and stirred to incorporate air spaces and to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. Food coloring is sometimes added, in addition to stabilizers. It can also be made by whisking a flavored cream base and liquid nitrogen together.

It may be made from milk or cream and is flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit such as strawberries or peaches. Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert.

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