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    $\begingroup$ Another possible reason could be that taste-buds get kinda deactivated at low temperatures. $\endgroup$
    – Pritt says Reinstate Monica
    Commented Apr 23, 2017 at 12:26
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    $\begingroup$ @PrittBalagopal they do get numb with frozen foods, but the amount of heat loss needed to balance the temperature drop from licking an ice cube is not enough to cause such effect. It is the same as frozen ice cream. You sense the taste once the bite melts. $\endgroup$
    – Mindwin Remember Monica
    Commented Apr 23, 2017 at 12:48
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    $\begingroup$ Yes, that's why you need to stir and churn continuously if you want to make sorbet. $\endgroup$
    – bobflux
    Commented Apr 23, 2017 at 13:15
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    $\begingroup$ So, in summary: "The sugar is on the inside of the ice. You're licking the outside, which is nearly all water." ? $\endgroup$
    – Malady
    Commented Apr 24, 2017 at 3:25
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    $\begingroup$ Can you color the sugar (or use something else) to be able to see these veins in the ice? $\endgroup$
    – Aaron McMillin
    Commented Apr 24, 2017 at 16:55