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Vanilla Ice Cream Day 2026: 5 flavourful facts to enjoy

Haren Sharma

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By Haren Sharma
Published Jul 08, 2026

Vanilla Ice Cream Day

Vanilla Ice Cream Day is celebrated every year on July 23 to honor one of the world`s most beloved, versatile, and classic dessert flavors

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Origins of the dessert

Vanilla ice cream originated in the early 18th century when French chefs blended Mesoamerican vanilla with creamy European custard-based ice cream

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Largest share of revenue

Vanilla accounts for roughly 29 per cent of all ice cream sales, it is the undisputed foundation of many iconic treats

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Prescribed as medicine

In the 18th century vanilla was not just viewed as a sweet treat but was believed to possess significant medicinal qualities

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World`s most expensive vanilla ice cream

Dubai`s Black Diamond costs USD 817 per scoop, featuring Madagascar vanilla, black truffles, Iranian saffron, edible gold, and a take-home Versace bowl

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