Every summer in the UK, people form long lines outside shops selling ice cream as they look for a tasty way to cool themselves down (or cheer themselves up in the rain). Nowadays, there’s more choice than ever, as the number of ice cream parlours in England, Scotland and Wales has risen by more than 200, to 1,015, in the last two years. Find out the story behind this delicious treat traditionally made with milk, cream and sugar.
Who invented ice cream?
No one is really sure. However, there are records of people making iced food in 200BC in China. In the 1st century AD, the Roman emperor Nero enjoyed ice flavoured with honey and nuts, although this was more like a sorbet – a frozen mixture of water, sugar…
