But today, ice cream comes in dozens of flavors and even more fancy names, both over-the-counter and in self-serve freezers.
One type of ice cream-like concoction that has been around a while but is becoming especially popular is gelato, an Italian frozen dessert made from milk and sugar, combined with other flavorings. The ingredients are super-cooled while stirring to break up ice crystals as they form. Gelato generally has less than 35 percent air.