If you’ve ever wondered where ice cream comes from, or who invented it, the answer is not so clear. Researchers have observed frozen treats being enjoyed around the world by different cultures throughout history, but no one has ever been credited with creating the first frozen treat. One of the earliest records of humans enjoying ice cream was during the Roman Empire in 54-86 A.D., where it was noted that Nero Claudius Caesar would ask his runners to make fruit flavoured frozen treats using fruit juice and snow from the mountains. So while we may never know who first invented ice cream, we can be certain that frozen treats have been prized in human society since the ancient times.
Many varieties of ice cream can be found in ice cream shops, cafes, and restaurants throughout Toronto and the GTA. If you’ve vaguely heard of terms like gelato, sorbet, and dairy-free ice cream, but you’ve never tried them before – the following descriptions will hopefully motivate you to go and try them this summer!
Top 6 Types of Frozen Treats:
Gelato is an Italian frozen treat that contains whole milk but no cream. It can come in a variety of flavours and it’s denser in texture than ice-cream. Since gelato contains less fat due to the lack of cream, it is considered to be a healthier frozen treat than traditional ice cream.
Sherbet is made with fruit puree and a small amount of dairy (which could be milk, cream, or buttermilk). Since it contains a low percentage of milk fat, sherbet usually tastes a lot less heavy than ice cream, but creamier than sorbet.
Sorbet is a fruit-only frozen treat with zero dairy ingredients. It is typically made using fruit puree and sugar that are churned and then frozen in the freezer. Since it does not contain any milk or cream, the texture of sorbet tends to be rougher. Sorbet is often the frozen treat of choice for vegans and customers who are allergic to dairy.
Frozen yogurt has gained many new fans in recent years because it tends have less calories than traditional ice cream. It is usually made with sweetened yogurt and other dairy and non-dairy ingredients. The taste of frozen yogurt is more tart, due to the lactic acid in the yogurt.
Soft serve ice cream is the ice cream that you’d find at grocery stores, restaurants, ice cream trucks, concerts, festivals, and carnivals. It is made by churning milk and sugar into a light airy texture (with no eggs) and it’s often served to customers by scoops into a cone or paper cup.
Mochi is a Japanese style ice cream that looks like a mini rice-cake. It is made with mochi dough (rice cake dough) and filled with frozen ice cream for the ultimate oozy bite. Fans of the mochi ice cream say they love the petite visual appeal and the chewy texture of the mochi dough.
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