Vanilla ice cream

Vanilla ice cream served on an ice cream cone
Dame blanche (dessert)

Vanilla is frequently used to flavor ice cream, especially in North America, Asia, and Europe.[1] Vanilla ice cream, like other flavors of ice cream, was originally created by cooling a mixture made of cream, sugar, and vanilla above a container of ice and salt.[2] The type of vanilla used to flavor ice cream varies by location. In North America and Europe consumers are interested in a more prominent, smoky flavor, while in Ireland, a more anise-like flavor is desired.[1] To create the smooth consistency of ice cream, the mixture has to be stirred occasionally and then returned to the container of ice and salt to continue the solidification process.[2] According to Iced: 180 Very Cool Concoctions, many people often consider vanilla to be the "default" or "plain" flavor of ice cream (see "Plain vanilla").[3]

  1. ^ a b Berger, R.G., ed. (2007). Flavours and fragrances chemistry, bioprocessing and sustainability. Berlin: Springer. p. 459. ISBN 978-3540493396.
  2. ^ a b Smith, Andrew (2007). The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink. Oxford University Press. p. 314. ISBN 978-0195307962. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
  3. ^ Hilden, Katri; Robinson, Tim; Currie, Lee; Hutchinson, Emma (2006). Iced: 180 Very Cool Concoctions. Murdoch Books. p. 15. ISBN 978-1-74045-818-4. Retrieved 4 April 2013. Vanilla has become a synonymous with 'plain'- perhaps most vanilla ice cream is flavoured with fake vanilla extract

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