Ice Cream

Soberts

50

Soberts were invented in 50 AD. They were invented in China and Greece by the Roman Emperor Nero. Experiments to flavour snow with honey, fruit and nuts first took place in the ancient times in the east.

Water Ice

1250

Water ice was invented in the 13th century in Asia.
It was invented by Marco Polo. Marco Polo brought back recipies for water ice from Asia.

Iced desserts

1550

Iced desserts were invented in the 16th century in Italy by Italian people. They were made by freezing milk, cream and eggs.

Ice Cream

1650

Ice cream was invented around the 17th century in Italy
It was invented by Italian people. The Italians were the most famous ice cream makers in Europe.

Ice-Cream Churn

1843

ice-cream churn was invented in 1843. It was invented in Philadelphia by Nancy Johnson. It works with a crank and coarse salt. It is the very first device which will make it possible to democratise the ice cream, and to make it taste to the general public… but quickly!

First factory-made ice cream

1851

The first factory-made ice cream was produced in 1851
It was invented in America by Jacob Fussel.
Immediately, ice cream became cheaper and very popular.

Ice-Cream cone

1896

The ice-cream cone was invented in 1896
It was invented in New York by Italo Marchioni
The most commonly accepted origin story states that the ice cream cone was invented at the 1904 World's Fair

Choc-ice

1921

Choc-ice was invented in 1921 in America
It was invented by Christian K. Nelson. He experimented with ways of combining the ice-cream or chocolate.