India, Jan. 1 -- The history of ice-cream spans 2,500 years, beginning with ancient Persians who developed ice storage technology.

This innovation spread across the Middle East, leading to the creation of early frozen desserts.

By the 17th century, freezing techniques evolved in Europe, with France and Italy vying for the title of the first ice-cream recipe.

We all scream for ice-cream, especially as temperatures soar in the summer. Ancient civilisations had the same desire for a cold, sweet treat to cope with heat waves.

There are plenty of contenders claiming credit for the first frozen desserts, from Italy and France in the 17th century to China in the first century.

But before you can make ice-cream, you need a reliable source of...