Italian gelato makers have a long history of using multiple fruits for fruit-flavored gelatos. Italian cuisine has a long history of creating refreshing frozen treats using a medley of fruits.
In the United States, ice cream parlors and manufacturers began incorporating Tutti Frutti as a signature flavor in the 20th century and it evolved to include candied fruits or fruit pieces in the ice cream
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The concept of mixing various fruits into ice cream likely has roots in the tradition of making fruit-flavored ices, which dates back to sixteenth century Europe
Tutti Frutti as a specific flavor gained popularity in the mid-20th century. 'Tutti Frutti' is Italian for 'all fruits,' which means all fruit flavors in one which is why the ice cream has at least 2-3 fruits
As the popularity of ice cream surged in the mid-20th century, Tutti Frutti became a staple in ice cream shops and parlors across the world and also found a space in the retail sector
Over the years, Tutti Frutti ice cream has evolved, and modern variations are mostly a combination of real fruits, fruit syrups, jello, crushed candies and sometimes candied fruits.
Modern renditions of the ice cream tend to use strawberries, papaya, pineapple, cherries and often mangoes. Stone fruits or hard fruits like plums, apricots, apples, peaches etc are not usually used for this recipe