Shaved ice is a large family of ice-based dessert made of fine shavings of ice or finely crushed ice and sweet condiments or syrups. Usually, the syrup is added after the ice has been frozen and shaved—typically at the point of sale. However, flavoring can also be added before freezing. The dessert is consumed world-wide in various forms and manners. Shaved ice can also mixed with large quantities of liquid to produce shaved ice drinks.\rbr\rbrThe first documented shaved ice dessert was made in 27 B.C.E. The Roman Emperor Nero sent slaves to collect snow from nearby mountains that he then flavored with a fruit and honey mixture.\rbr\rbrIn South Asia, snow cones are enjoyed as a low-cost summer treat, often shaved by hand.\rbr\rbrIn Pakistan it is often referred to as Gola ganda (Urdu: گولا گنڈا)\rbrIn India known as Chuski; flavored with sugar syrups, fruit flavors and several other indigenous flavors like rose, khus, or kala-khatta. It is often topped with condensed milk.\rbr\rbrThis video contains affiliate links, which means that if you buy one of the product links, Ill receive a small commission.\rbrMany people ask me what equipment I use to make videos, here is what I use when I film and my recommendations:\rbr\rbrIf you want to buy from U.K.