Ice Cream Authenticity

Commenters discuss what qualifies as real ice cream, emphasizing that genuine versions melt quickly unlike some commercial 'frozen desserts' like Breyer's, while riffing on ice cream analogies, tastes, and experiences from the parent article.

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mgkimsal Aug 30, 2023 View on HN

"This ice cream isn't going to eat itself" :)

leoh Feb 15, 2021 View on HN

This would be a delicious form of ice cream

tradertef May 4, 2023 View on HN

Great analogy on the ice cream place.

SeanAnderson Jul 30, 2023 View on HN

ice cream isn't a net positive for society? :(

badc0ffee May 28, 2025 View on HN

I'm wondering who's out there underrating ice cream.

high_byte Apr 8, 2021 View on HN

Ice cream. sounds like cliche from chick flicks but apparently it is based on fact.

chiefalchemist Aug 20, 2017 View on HN

Yup. It ain't ice cream if it doesn't melt. It's something else.

plopz Dec 14, 2018 View on HN

You should try the Frozen Dairy Dessert.

yowzadave Mar 13, 2024 View on HN

Interesting to hear that they serve a good American ice cream!

poppysan Nov 5, 2011 View on HN

Tastes like freezer-burnt ice cream to me.