Ice VS Cream

We know that Ice-cream delicacies are so very delicious.

But what of the wonderful ice cream terms?

We should know them well to patron in an ice-cream parlor.

Here are a couple of handy definitions that should help clear things up:

Sorbet - does not contains dairy; always very light in flavor
Sorbets are technically ices (as in Italian ice) and are also referred to as granitas. They were actually the first iced dessert, probably having been invented by the Asians and then introduced to the Middle East and Italy. They are generally granular in texture where sherbet is creamy as a result of the added fat. Generally thought of as being fruit based, sorbets can be made with any ingredient.

Sherbet - almost always has a fruit component, but also must contain dairy to produce a dessert that is lighter than ice cream, but richer than sorbet
Sherbets contain milk or another fat, making it similar to ice cream.

Frozen yogurt - contains dairy that has been cultured (though most do not contain active cultures), and is churned to resemble soft ice cream, with a smooth, rich texture.

Ice milk - just like an ice cream, but made with milk rather than cream; a little used term for strict constructionists of the word "ice cream," since most home chefs would say ice cream anyway

Ice cream - must have at least 10% milkfat (or 8% if there is a mix-in) by volume (if sold commercially); may or may not contain eggs.

Frozen custard (also called French ice cream) - ice cream that is made with at least 1.4% egg yolks, giving it a richer texture than ordinary ice cream.

Gelato - ice cream with a mixture of milk and sometimes cream in the base, often including eggs. It is churned less than regular ice cream and has less air in the final product, which gives it a dense texture.

For a conclusion, I should address this debate of ice-cream as

"Attention to all Ice/Cream Lovers"

Beware and be Prepared for an ice-cream feast before you charge into one or else, the high content of eggs and cream will drown you and fill you into a fatty Megaballoon!!!

Ohh please have a healthy diet!

Hmmm...Nothing beats having a Gelato once in a while though:) Haaa...