Neapolitan ice cream colors

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Fun Fact! July 21 is National Ice Cream Day! Did you know that Neapolitan ice cream colors were traditionally brown (chocolate), vanilla (white), and green (pistachio) to honor the Italian flag? Today, the common flavors are chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

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July 21 is National Ice Cream Day! Did you know that Neapolitan ice cream colors were traditionally brown (chocolate), vanilla (white), and green (pistachio) to honor the Italian flag? Today, the common flavors are chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

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