Mint chocolate chip facts for kids
Mint chocolate chip ice cream
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| Type | Ice cream |
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| Main ingredients | Mint ice cream, chocolate chips |
Mint chocolate chip is a super popular ice cream flavor. It mixes cool, fresh mint ice cream with tiny pieces of chocolate chips. It's a favorite treat for many people around the world!
The mint flavor usually comes from peppermint or spearmint. Sometimes, a special mint liqueur called crème de menthe is used. Most of the time, food coloring is added to make the ice cream green. But you might also find it in natural beige or white colors.
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How Popular Is It?
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of the most loved flavors. In 2000, it was the 10th most popular ice cream flavor sold. This was reported by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
Later, in July 2017, the IDFA did another survey. They found that mint chocolate chip had become even more popular. It was ranked as the 4th most popular ice cream flavor in America!
More Than Just Ice Cream
Because this flavor is so popular, you can find it in many other foods. These include tasty cookies and light meringues.
It's also used in other products, like cosmetics and air fresheners. The ice cream company Baskin-Robbins even made a hard candy. It tastes just like their famous mint chocolate chip ice cream. This flavor is one of their permanent choices.
Other Names for This Flavor
Different brands sometimes use different names for this ice cream. You might see it called chocolate chip mint or choco chip mint. Some simply call it mint 'n chip or just mint chip.
In certain parts of the United States, like Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, it has another fun name. People there often call it peppermint bon bon.
History of Mint Chocolate Chip
The delicious mint chocolate chip flavor was created in 1973. A student named Marilyn Ricketts invented it. She was part of an ice cream competition.
The competition was held to find a special dessert. This dessert was for the wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips. Their wedding took place at Westminster Abbey.
See also
In Spanish: Helado de menta y chocolate para niños
