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    Is it true that ice-cream was invented in China?

    Question #76714. Asked by armindasantana. (Mar 04 07 9:51 AM)


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    		The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C.
    The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, and King Tang (A.D. 618-97) of Shang, China who had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions. Ice cream was likely brought from China back to Europe. Over time, recipes for ices, sherbets, and milk ices evolved and served in the fashionable Italian and French royal courts.

    http://inventors.about.com/od/foodrelatedinventions/a/ice_cream.htm


    So while the Romans seem to have had it first the Chinese did get it going again later which was then brought back to Europe.

    Mar 04 07, 10:16 AM

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