07/20/2025
Here are some fun facts about ice cream:
Ancient Origins: While modern ice cream is a relatively recent development, its roots go back to ancient times. Ancient Persians, Greeks, and Romans enjoyed chilled desserts made from snow, honey, and fruit juices.
Global Consumption: The United States is the world's largest consumer of ice cream.
Milk to Ice Cream: It takes 12 pounds of milk to make just one gallon of ice cream.
Popularity: Vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor globally, followed by chocolate.
Brain Freeze: "Brain freeze" or ice cream headache is caused by a sudden expansion of blood vessels in the head when cold ice cream touches the roof of your mouth.
National Ice Cream Month: July is National Ice Cream Month in the United States.
Costly Treat: The most expensive ice cream in the world costs $6,696 for a single serving, according to CBS News. This flavor includes rare ingredients like white truffles.
Happy Hormones: Eating ice cream triggers the release of feel-good hormones in the brain, contributing to its popularity as a comfort food.
