History of Ice Cream Consumption
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What was the main reason ice cream was initially eaten only in the summer?

  • It was traditionally made from fruits that were only in season in the summer
  • It required special equipment that was only available during summer
  • It was expensive and only affordable during the summer months
  • It was believed to have cooling properties suitable for the summer heat (correct)
  • Where did Marco Polo first encounter people eating ice cream?

  • Orient (correct)
  • Italy
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • France
  • What attempts were made to keep ice cream recipes a secret in France?

  • They tried to prevent common people from learning about ice cream (correct)
  • They disguised ice cream as a different type of food
  • They used rare and expensive ingredients
  • They only sold ice cream to the rich
  • What was the main factor that contributed to the global spread of ice cream?

    <p>The invention of refrigeration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the essential ingredients of all ice cream mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Cream, milk, sugar, and eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was home to the first ice cream factory mentioned in the text?

    <p>Baltimore, Maryland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the increase in year-round consumption of ice cream according to the passage?

    <p>Advancements in refrigeration technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common flavor ingredient in ice cream?

    <p>Cinnamon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a stabilizer like gelatin in ice cream?

    <p>To improve the texture and prevent ice crystal formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following statements about the history of ice cream is true?

    <p>Ice cream was first introduced to Europe by Marco Polo after his travels in the Orient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate proportion of cream and milk products in the typical ice cream recipe mentioned in the passage?

    <p>80-85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a reason for the initial seasonal consumption of ice cream according to the passage?

    <p>Ice cream recipes were closely guarded secrets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary factor that contributed to the global spread of ice cream according to the passage?

    <p>Expanded trade and cultural exchange between different regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of the origin of ice cream according to the passage?

    <p>Ice cream was first consumed in the Orient centuries before it reached Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate proportion of sugar in a typical ice cream recipe according to the passage?

    <p>10-15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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