when was ice cream first invented
Food historians tell us the history of ice cream begins with ancient flavored ices. The Chinese are generally credited for creating the first ice creams, possibly as early as 3000 BC. Marco Polo is popularly cited for introducing these tasty concoctions to Italy.
A.D. 618â907: The origins of ice cream date back to Chinaâs Tâang period, probably as a dish for the countryâs rulers. The founder of the dynasty, King Tâang of Shang, kept 94 âice menâ on hand to lug ice to the palace to make a dish made of koumiss (heated, fermented milk), flour, and camphor.