Mint ice cream

Mint ice cream is a frozen dessert made from cream, sugar, and mint extract or essence, which gives it a fresh and refreshing flavor, ideal for hot days or as a sweet complement in various recipes. Its creamy and smooth texture pairs perfectly with other ingredients such as chocolates, fruits, and cookies, making it very popular in ice cream parlors and homes.

This ingredient has its origins in the traditional combination of cream and mint, with roots that go back to Anglo-Saxon cuisine, although today it is appreciated all over the world. The mint used is usually Mentha piperita, an aromatic plant known for its digestive and refreshing properties.

From a nutritional point of view, mint ice cream mainly provides calories from fats and sugars, so it is recommended to consume it in moderation. However, mint contains compounds that can help improve digestion and provide a refreshing effect in the mouth, making this ice cream a popular choice for after meals.

In different Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, mint ice cream can be found under synonyms such as nieve de menta (Mexico, Central America), granizado de menta (although more liquid, in some regions it is used to refer to cold mint desserts) or simply helado sabor menta. However, the most common and understood term in the culinary context is helado de menta.