Shaved Ice

(-Worldwide-)

syrups, sugar, ice

Shaved ice is a large family of ice-based dessert made of fine shavings of ice or finely crushed ice and sweet condiments or syrups. Usually, the syrup is added after the ice has been frozen and shaved—typically at the point of sale. However, flavoring can also be added before freezing. The dessert is consumed worldwide in various forms and manners. Shaved ice can also mixed with large quantities of liquid to produce shaved ice drinks.

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Created May 8, 2017 by: itisclaudio


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