According to the International Dairy Foods Association, the average American eats about 23 gallons of ice cream annually. In 2017, we produced 1.4 billion gallons in the United States alone, and grocery stores dedicate whole aisles to the dessert across the country.
And yet, for all the frozen deliciousness we consume, most brands make the same flavors. Now and then, someone will come up with a wild novelty flavor, but when folks scream for ice cream, itâs usually for something with a base of vanilla, chocolate, or fruit with a few toppings swirled in at best.
