What makes ice cream so universally popular?


Is it universally popular? I don't know. I mean, I like it, but supposedly 65% of Americans are lactose intolerant and large parts of the world have high percentages of lactose intolerance. So I doubt if ice cream is ubiquitous everywhere.
Lactose tolerance supposedly only began evolving in humans 8,000 years ago in the Levant.
Here is a map and list of countries
https://milk.procon.org/lactose-intolerance-by-country/
I may have gone off topic. Why is ice cream popular? It sure is refreshing on a warm day. Nothing but custard or pudding is as smooth and creamy. It makes a good dessert because it isn't all that filling. And, even though it's sugary, it actually does contain some nourishment.
I'm surprised italys so high given they do a lot of cheese and ice cream
I’ve noticed that most people who are lactose intolerant don’t care and eat dairy anyways lol.
@JustinTheGreat we just regret it while we are shitting or puking our guts out ☺️ plus there's an easy fix for it
Sugar/sweet taste is universal. You don't like coffee? SUGAR. You don't like tea? BOOM! SUGAR. So when you mix milk/cream/sugar and other flavors, Viola. Something everyone likes. You don't like milk? Boom! Sorbet. You don't want Sorbet? Boom! Sweet yoghurt. You don't like any? Boom! Water and sugar and fruit flavor, EPIC. The key is sugar
Especially when combined with copious amounts of FAT as can be found in ice cream. FAT + SUGAR = lots of people craving it.
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I have no idea, but that ice cream looks so delicious!
I’m not even sure which country originated with this concoction!
At least we now have an idea for world peace lol ESPECIALLY with hot temps due to global warming.
Why not let the world leaders have a discussion over ice cream 🍨:]
Actually ALL of us because they cannot be making ALL the decisions 💯✨❣️
I read that nothing in the wild historic nature contains both fat and sugar and that is why ice cream and chocolate and pudding is so addictive because it captures your taste buds in a way that nothing in genetic history did before and your body does not have a defence wall for rejecting it since your human ancestors did not eat it.
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Rumor has it that if you eat enough ice cream then you get a milk mustache... Like the ones randomly shown on the TV screen. Never have I had that problem.. drinking milk and a random milk stache appeared. Strange idea.. but there it was.. the white milk stache plastered in commercials everywhere. Ohh remember that got milk.. well they took over the world so they changed it to milk life. Ice cream milking the world one parlor at a time. Enjoy! I know you have ice cream right beside you now
Ice cream has a rich and creamy taste that appeals to people of all ages. It comes in a wide variety of flavours, from classic ones like chocolate and vanilla to more exotic options like matcha and lavender, ensuring that there's something for everyone.
The smooth, velvety texture of ice cream is satisfying and enjoyable to eat. The combination of fat, sugar, and air in ice cream creates a unique mouthfeel that many find irresistible.
Ice cream is typically served cold, making it a refreshing treat, especially during warm weather or after a spicy meal. The cool temperature can help beat the heat and provide a sense of comfort.
Obviously you've never been to Russia in Russia. They eat ice cubes for dessert. They have one drink called vodka and they have 1 song on the radio called never gonna give you up.
One reason ice cream is the best dessert is because there are many different flavors to choose from. The second reason ice cream is the best is because of the variety of toppings to try. One last reason ice cream is the best dessert is because it's refreshing on a hot summer day.
Ice cream is a popular dessert because of its creamy, sweet, and refreshing taste. It provides an instant gratification for the palate by delivering a flood of different flavors and textures. Moreover, ice cream is a versatile dessert that can be customized to suit individual preferences. It can be served plain or decorated with various toppings, such as fruits, nuts, and syrups. Ice cream represents a simple pleasure that brings people together and makes them happy.

Ew. 🤢
@Jamie05rhs ouu classic vanilla! 🍨😋👍
@Jamie05rhs some people could do without vanilla and some could do without mustard!
What’s a person to do?
I’ll keep enjoying my ice cream.
Oh and it was DEEE•licious ✋😋
Because it good AF. Honestly, can you remember a time in your life when you were upset or pissed off eating ice cream?
No, you can't even when you are upset for those 5 minutes or, so you are eating ice cream you just feel that little bit better!!!
I could describe why. It's creamy, cold, can be mixed or topped with about anything, delicious even when plain, can be soft or hard served, etc. It also makes a good partner to pieces of cake, pie, cobbler, brownies, and blondies. Or even simple things like sweet cooked apples.
I just loved ice cream, and had a Husky dog that loved it to death and we would eat it together each night. After he died, I just can't eat it anymore, I still love ice cream, but I remember him and feel too sad, just can't eat it anymore.
did you know that George Washington brought it from France
How did he stop it melting on the way?
haha
For a very long time it's always been the go to Treat to cooldown in the heat.
It's the OG of cooling down. Long before air conditioning
I'm not that keen. I have it a couple of times a year, but only because we're somewhere that sells it. I don't think I've ever bought some just for me.
It is good, but not good as well. But people care about their taste rather than their health. 😅
It's refreshing, and not too filling.
It needs to be its own food group.
As a lactose heavy creams and oils intolerant, I hate ice cream lol. I had 2 scoops last week and I was sick for 2 days. No sir 😂😂😂
Ice cream tastes great, and few people are allergic to it.
Actually, something like 60% of all ice-cream is produced by three large corporations. The smaller companies just repackage it for their own brand.
The stuff in the trays looks like pudding, not ice cream.
You're not the first to say that but a lot of parlours display their ice cream like that.
Oh, really? Okay. Interesting.
It's sweet, it's fat, it's unhealthy. How could something like that don't become popular?
I will never understand it. I call it cold vomit.
Refrigeration is barely 100 yo. Maybe we are still enjoying the novelty of frozen foods in 2023?
It's just delicious, also incredibly versatile almost any flavours work.
yes I believe so but its name may differ from region to region.
It is nice and refreshing and it comes in many flavors. There is something for everyone.
Chocolate ice cream! I used to make vegan chocolate ice cream as a teenager
Because it's not just sweet it's cold. Perfect treat for summer.
Just like carbonated beverages , they are just sugar mostly. Everybody love sugar , from ants to every human races.
That’s not ice cream
Trust me I'm an expert
Cause it’s really good
it's cold and tasty and easy to find
Because ice cream is delicious! 😋❤️
Bc its like frozen sugar.
The sugar gives you a massive dopamine hit,,,
because its cold and sweet
Cause it's ice cream
It’s the perfect one what you can do with it.
I don’t know. I don’t even like ice cream.
I love what I love.
rlty and satisfying.
Is it?
Sweet and refreshing
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