Abstract:

It is estimated that the Turks used to drink cold fruit juices or juices with ice for refreshment especially in summer times although the climate in their fatherland was cold. In the 13th century the Seljukid Turks began to make "snow pits" in order to prepare cold or iced juice. It is known that such snow pits were used during the Ottoman era and that a palace servant called "Cartzbaši" and "Buzcubaši" was appointed to organize such tasks. The attendant was responsible for the provision and delivery of snow and ice that not only the palace but also all tradesmen needed. Ice-cream became prevalent in Ottoman society in the 17th century. Initially it was home-made and was produced in houses and dervish lodges, but later on it became a commodity and a much sought dessert in the streets in summer. It is believed that ice-cream was formerly sold by tradesmen such as “muhallebici”, “helvacci”, “nuts”, “kestaneci”, and “cafeci”, and that later it became a separate trade. In the early 19th century there was ice-cream trade, but tradesmen such as "friendly" and "sherbet" had priority for the procurement of ice. Probably this was due to the fact that the "shared" and "shared" trades were better established than ice-cream trade. It is known that ice cream was being served in the Ottoman court in the 18th and 19th centuries and that in 1910 there was even a trade union called "Mabeyn-i Humeun ice cream" in the palace.

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