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Oregon Ice Cream... So Many Flavors, So Little Time

The deliciousness of ice cream has come to be synonymous with the long, hot days of summer. But, we know Oregon ice cream is a mouth-watering treat to be enjoyed anytime of the year! What better way to capture the essence of life than in a sweet, creamy scoop of Oregon's award-winning ice cream and frozen yogurt?

There are a few basic ingredients that make up the delectable frozen confection: milk, cream, sweeteners, flavorings and sometimes eggs. With high-quality proteins, riboflavin and six percent of your daily value of calcium, ice cream and frozen yogurt are heavenly ways to give your body a portion of the nutrients and minerals it needs and deserves. The calorie and fat contents of these dairy foods vary depending on the type of milk used and the addition of cream, egg yolk solids or sweetening agents, offering you a large variety to choose from.

With so many flavors and so little time, you're bound to have a few questions! Between tasty spoonfuls of our favorite ice creams, we've compiled the answers to the few questions we're asked most often.

Most Frequently Asked Ice Cream Questions:

What is the difference between the reduced-fat, lowfat, light and fat-free ice cream?
All contain less fat per serving (1/2 cup) than regular (full fat) ice cream. Reduced-fat ice cream contains at least 25% less fat than the original product while lowfat ice cream contains 3 grams of fat or less per serving. Light ice cream contains at least 50% less fat, and fat-free ice cream contains less than 0.5 gram of fat per serving.

What's the best way to store ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming?
To avoid crystallization do not melt and refreeze ice cream. Cover the surface of ice cream with plastic wrap before reclosing and return to the freezer immediately.

Is frozen yogurt a healthier choice than ice cream?
Both frozen yogurt and ice cream provide calcium, protein and other essential minerals. If you are concerned about calories or fat intake, check the Nutrition Facts panel on product labels. A variety of frozen yogurts and ice creams with different calorie and fat contents are available. It is also important to check the designated portion size on the label when comparing products.

Top 15 Favorite Ice Cream Flavors

Ladies and gentlemen, countless ice-cream pints and sticky fingers later, the International Ice Cream Association has tallied the votes in this delicious national survey. We're happy to pass along the following list of America's top 15 favorite ice cream flavors. You be the judge—buy one of each and host your own taste test at home!

  1. Vanilla — 29%
  2. Chocolate — 8.9%
  3. Butter Pecan — 5.3%
  4. Strawberry — 5.3%
  5. Neapolitan — 4.2%
  6. Chocolate Chip — 3.9%
  7. French Vanilla — 3.6%
  8. Cookies and Cream — 3.8%
  9. Vanilla Fudge Ripple — 2.6%
  10. Praline Pecan — 1.7%
  11. Cherry — 1.6%
  12. Chocolate Almond — 1.6%
  13. Coffee — 1.6%
  14. Rocky Road — 1.5%
  15. Chocolate Marshmallow — 1.3%
  16. All others — 23.7%

Source: International Ice Cream Association, 888 16th St., Washington, D.C., 20006.