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Sorbetes is a Filipino formula for common [[ice cream]] usually peddled from carts that roam streets in the [[Philippines]]. This should not be confused with the known [[sorbet]]. It is also commonly called ‘dirty ice cream’ because it is sold along the streets exposing it to [[pollution]] and that the factory where it comes from is usually unknown. It is usually served with small wafer or sugar cones and recently, bread buns.
== History and Formulation ==
Ice cream was introduced in the Philippines during the time of the American invasion when [[refrigerators]] and other cooling devices were introduced. The common American ice cream was introduced at that time using cow’s milk but was made cheaper using [[coconut milk]]. Flavors also varied from the usual natural fruits such as [[mango]], [[avocado]], [[coconut]]; to flavors imitating commercial ice cream such as [[chocolate]], [[cookies and cream]], [[cheese]], [[mocha]], etc.
== Peddling ==
Sorbetes is peddled by sorbeteros using colorfully- painted wooden carts which usually can accomodate three flavors, each in a large metal canister. Peddlers get their carts from makers scattered around the cities of the Philippines in the morning and walk the streets the whole day, calling consumers from their houses by ringing a small handheld bell.
The wooden cart has two large wooden wheels at the front part to easily push the cart though latest carts are already attached to bicycles.
The cart is stuffed with shaved ice and salt, which acts as
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