A Sherbet is a frozen dairy dessert. Sugar content is much higher than ice cream (up to 50%) and it is at least twice as acidic. The product is therefore much sweeter and tarter than ice cream. A Sorbet is a non-dairy frozen dessert. Typically considered a high quality dessert treat, it consists of the same ingredients as sherbet excluding the dairy product. A Water Ice, Italian Ice, or Sorbetto is typically served in warmer temperatures and is a non-dairy frozen treat.

All of these items, sorbets, slushes, Italian Ice, Water Ice and other frozen desserts have some things in common. One of those things is the need for Neutral Bases to bring them all together.