Choc ice

A choc ice is the British English term for a generic frozen dessert generally consisting of a rectangular block of ice cream — typically vanilla flavour — which is thinly coated with chocolate. In many countries, there are numerous versions of this dessert which are produced under many different brand names.

Choc ice
CourseDessert
Serving temperatureCold
Main ingredientsIce cream (typically vanilla flavour)
chocolate

A notable American brand is Klondike,[1][2] which was introduced in the United States in 1922 and was named after the Klondike River in Alaska and Canada.[3]

In recent years however, the term choc ice has become a racial slur used to describe any person whom is figuratively black on the outside, white on the inside.[4][5]

References
  1. "Klondike". klondikebar.com. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  2. "Klondike introduces the best ice cream bar ever conceived!". unileverusa.com. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. Butko, Brian. Klondikes, Chipped Ham, & Skyscraper Cones: The Story of Isaly’s. Stackpole Books (July 2001). ISBN 0-8117-2844-7
  4. "Rio Ferdinand claims 'choc ice' term is common slang, not racist". theguardian.com. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  5. "Detective faces racism allegations after reportedly describing a BAME colleague as a "choc ice"". yorkshirepost.co.uk. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
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