Happy National Ice Cream Day! Here Are Americans’ Favorite Flavors, Toppings, And More
Happy National Ice Cream Day! This frozen treat is unsurprisingly American’s most beloved dessert– and it got its start in the states all the way back in 1777 when the first ice cream advertisement appeared in the New York Gazette.
Up until 1800, the delicacy was considered rare and exotic. Then, insulated ice houses were invented, and the treat rapidly spread throughout the United States.
Now, the dessert comes in numerous forms– like classic scoops, sandwiches, and rolled. Plus, there are now over one thousand creative flavors to choose from.
In honor of the delicious holiday, let’s break down some of America’s favorite flavors, toppings, and ways to eat ice cream.
Just last month, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) conducted an extensive survey of American ice cream makers, scoop shops, and consumers.
The questionnaires revealed that among ice cream makers and small ice cream shop owners, the top flavor is Cookies N’ Cream. Afterward, Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Strawberry follow.
Ice cream consumers’ favorite flavors differ, though. The top flavor among U.S. buyers is overwhelmingly chocolate.
And while the debate between “chocolate or vanilla” is classic, Americans’ second favorite flavor is actually Cookies N’ Cream. Vanilla only came in third, followed by Strawberry and Chocolate Chip.
The most popular sauce topping is also chocolate, surprisingly beating out caramel twenty-six percent to eighteen percent.
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What’s not surprising, though, is that nuts and sprinkles are both nearly tied for the most popular dry toppings.
Waffle cones also emerged superior to sugar cones. Nonetheless, thirty-seven percent of Americans still prefer to eat their ice cream out of a bowl than a cone.
Perhaps a melted ice cream mess gets in the way of the enjoyment.
And if you were wondering just how often Americans eat their ice cream, the average person consumes the dessert at least once a week. Moreover, two out of every three people prefer it as a nighttime snack.
This is not surprising given how massive the ice cream industry is. In fact, ice cream production supports almost thirty thousand jobs across the country and “pumps $13.1 billion into our nation’s economy each year,” according to the IDFA.
So, as you get out and enjoy a scoop or two today, remember that you are supporting manufacturers, dairy farmers, and small ice cream shops across the nation.
What flavor are you choosing?
To read the IDFA’s complete ice cream survey findings, you can visit the link here.
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