Tag: Water based

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), commercially produced sherbet is required to contain milkfat, meaning that yes, sherbet does have dairy. This fact often comes as a surprise to many who assume the fruity frozen treat is water-based, like its dairy-free cousin, sorbet.

Composed of approximately 60-70% water, the milky secretion that sustains the queen bee, royal jelly, is fundamentally water-based. This high moisture content is a defining feature, setting it apart from other, more concentrated bee products like honey.

According to U.S. federal regulations, sherbet must contain a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 2% milkfat, settling the debate on its primary composition. So, is sherbet water or milk based? The short answer is both, though it has a significantly lower milkfat content than ice cream.