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The history of ice cream in the 20th century is one of great change and increases in availability and popularity. In the United States in the early 20th century, the ice cream soda was a popular treat at the soda shop, the soda fountain, and the ice cream parlor.
According to popular legend, ice cream was invented by the ancient Chinese, brought to Italy by Marco Polo, to France by Catherine de Medici, and thence to America by Thomas Jefferson.
Ice cream is a frozen dairy food made from cream or butterfat, milk, sugar, and flavorings. Frozen custard and French-type ice creams also contain eggs. Hundreds of flavors have been devised, the most popular being vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Learn about the history and making of ice cream.
In the 17th century, the transformation of ice drinks into desserts marked a significant evolution in the history of ice cream. Antonio Latini, serving a Spanish Viceroy in Naples, crafted the first recipe for sorbet and introduced a milk-based sorbet, laying the groundwork for modern ice cream.
A.D. 618–907: The origins of ice cream date back to China’s T’ang period, probably as a dish for the country’s rulers. The founder of the dynasty, King T’ang of Shang, kept 94 “ice men” on hand to lug ice to the palace to make a dish made of koumiss (heated, fermented milk), flour, and camphor.
The concept of freezing sweetened mixtures can be found in different historical records across the world. While no single individual can be credited with “inventing” ice cream, its history is a result of cultural exchanges and continuous innovations across centuries and civilizations.
The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C.E. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (37-68 C.E.), who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings.
Alexander the Great of ancient Greece loved to indulge in icy drinks flavored with honey or wine. During Nero's reign of Rome, from 54 to 68 BC, ice was harvested from nearby mountains and held...
When a food has been around this long, it can be hard to separate fact from folklore. We tapped food historians to find out who really invented ice cream.
Ice cream is an iconic foodstuff with worldwide appeal; it crosses borders and class boundaries in unique ways. So with that in mind I wanted to conclude with two very different visions of the ice cream experience – both produced in the 19th century and both used to serve ice cream.