Ice milk facts for kids
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Mint chocolate chip ice milk
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| Alternative names | Iced milk |
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| Course | Dessert |
Ice milk, also called iced milk, is a yummy frozen dessert. It's made from frozen dairy milk. It's a lot like ice cream, but it has less milk fat. This often makes ice milk a bit cheaper than regular ice cream.
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What is Ice Milk?
Ice milk is a cool, sweet treat. It's made by freezing milk and other ingredients. Think of it as a lighter version of ice cream. It still tastes great, but it has less of the creamy fat that ice cream has.
How is it Different from Ice Cream?
The main difference between ice milk and ice cream is the amount of milk fat. Ice cream usually has 10% or more milk fat. Ice milk has less than that. This difference in fat content changes the texture and how it feels in your mouth. Ice milk might feel a bit less rich or creamy than ice cream.
Names Around the World
The way ice milk is called can be different depending on where you are. Rules about food names help people know what they are buying.
In the United States
In the United States, ice milk must have less than 10% milk fat. It also has the same amount of sweetener as ice cream. Years ago, you could only call it "ice milk." But in 1994, the rules changed. Now, depending on its fat content, it can be called:
- "Non-fat ice cream" (if it has almost no fat)
- "Low-fat ice cream" (if it has a little fat)
- "Light ice cream" (if it has less fat than regular ice cream)
These new names help people choose healthier options.
In Canada
In Canada, the rules are a bit different. Ice milk is defined as having between 3% and 5% milk fat. If a frozen treat has 5% to 7.5% milk fat, it's called "light ice cream." If a frozen dairy dessert doesn't fit these rules, it might just be called a "frozen dairy dessert."
See also
In Spanish: Leche helada para niños
