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Europe

In most European countries, Italian ice is synonymous with gelato, a type of ice cream made mainly from milk. Italian Gelato, with two biscuits shaped like leaning towers. ... Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ... A glass of cows milk Milk is the nutrient fluid produced by the mammary glands of female mammals (including monotremes). ...

Water Ice

In the USA, a similar treat can be found in the New York City, New York area, known as water ice. New York, New York redirects here. ...

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Water ice is served predominantly in the Philadelphia/South Jersey region of the US but has recently expanded south along the eastern seaboard and into Florida (although the term "water ice" is still largely unknown outside the area). During the warmer months, water ice is just as popular as ice cream, and can be purchased at many locations, including pizza shops, ice cream parlors, water ice shops, and even smaller convenience stores. Popular flavors include Lemon, Mango, Chocolate, and Cherry, however most shops offer a wide variety including Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Vanilla, Mint Chocolate Chip, Creamsicle, and many other flavors. The flavor variety is an important aspect which separates water ice from other cold treats (such as a snow cone); most water ice shops have around ten flavors which change from time to time. Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ...

Water ice should not be confused with a "snow cone," as water ice has a much smoother, wetter consistency, whereas snow cones are harder and sometimes crunchy. Calling water ice a "snow cone" could be considered an insult to a water ice vendor, particularly as the relation between the two is tenuous as best.

United States

Blue raspberry Italian ice

Italian ice, unlike shaved ice products such as snow cones or kakigori, is very smooth. The flavoring is mixed into the ice before or during freezing, instead of being added at the point of sale. Special machines are often used to blend it as it freezes. It is best stored at very cold temperatures near -20F (near -30C), and served around -5F to -10F (-20 to -23C). Italian ice can be made at home with a hand blender or an ice cream maker. Image File history File links Italian_ice. ... Image File history File links Italian_ice. ... The pioneering hardcore hip hop group Wu-Tang Clans plan to conquer the hip hop industry consisted not only of making each member into a solo star in their own right, but also to create and promote numerous affiliate artists. ... Snow cone with cherry syrup A snow cone is a dessert item usually made of compacted shaved ice flavored with a brightly colored sugary syrup, usually fruit-flavored. ... Kakigori Kakigōri ) is a Japanese dessert made from shaved ice flavored with syrup. ... An electric blender. ... An ice cream maker An ice cream maker or ice cream freezer is a machine used to make homemade ice cream. ...

See also

• Sorbet
• Popsicle
• Snow cone