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Italian ice
Calories & nutrition facts
restaurant prepared
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 53 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 4 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 8.3 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.01 mg 1%
- Niacin (B3) 0.72 mg 4%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.01 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 1 mg 0%
- Iron 0.09 mg 1%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 6 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.03 mg 0%
- Copper 0.01 mg 1%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
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Questions about Italian ice
What is Italian ice made from?
It is a frozen dessert usually made with water, sugar and fruit or flavouring. Unlike ice cream, it is generally made without milk or cream, though some commercial versions contain dairy.
How do you make Italian ice at home without an ice-cream machine?
Blend fruit or fruit juice with sugar and water, pour it into a shallow metal tray and freeze. Scrape it thoroughly with a fork every 30–45 minutes for about 3–4 hours, until it is finely icy; a blender can smooth it further before serving.
What is the difference between Italian ice and granita?
Both are frozen, water-based desserts, but Italian ice is usually churned or blended to a smoother, finer texture. Granita is typically frozen in a tray and scraped into coarser crystals.
Which flavours are popular for Italian ice?
Lemon, cherry, watermelon and mango are familiar choices. For homemade lemon Italian ice, use finely grated zest as well as juice for a fuller citrus flavour.
What can you serve with Italian ice?
Serve it on its own as a refreshing dessert, or alongside fresh berries or a crisp biscuit. A scoop also works as a bright, icy contrast to a rich chocolate or almond cake.
How should you store Italian ice?
Keep it in a tightly sealed, freezer-safe container. It will freeze quite firm, so let it stand for a few minutes and scrape or briefly blend it before serving; avoid thawing and refreezing it repeatedly.
Is Italian ice dairy-free?
Traditional Italian ice is usually made with water rather than dairy, but recipes and commercial products differ. If you need to avoid milk, check the ingredients for milk, cream or milk powder.
Is Italian ice high in sugar?
Most of its energy comes from carbohydrate, largely sugar: a 100 g portion contains 14 g of carbohydrate and 53 kcal. Fruit-based versions can still contain added sugar.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 4833 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
