The milk is the difference. Ice cream has it and sorbet does not.
the following by Paisleycool:
Sorbet and Italian ice are two ice-based confections that are recognizable by their sweet,
often fruity flavor. Many people confuse sorbet and Italian ice because of their similarities in
flavor and composition. The primary difference between Italian ice and sorbet is in the
texture -- Italian ice is more grainy and icy, while sorbet has a smoother mouth feel. Sorbet
can also contain alcohol, which contributes to the smoothness of the composition and
texture.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/491997-sorbet-vs-italian-ice/#ixzz28SqW2Osy
Dairy ice cream melts faster than sorbet ice cream.
There is no equivalent name in French for sherbet, an intermediate between sorbet and ice-cream. The same word as for ice-cream would be used, "glace". Sorbet is exclusively reserved for ice cream that is made purely of fruit and sugar, with no dairy in it.
un sorbet (masc.) is a variety of ice cream, in which you use water instead of cream. Sorbets are usually fruit-flavoured (a lemon or blackcurrant-flavoured ice-cream will be of the sorbet variety, while a strawberry, vanilla or chocolate-based ice-cream will use cream as an ingredient)
Sorbet is water ice made from fruit juice and egg whites. Can be served between food courses to cleanse the palate or as a dessert. I don't think that sorbet is ice cream because ice cream is milk-based and sorbet is not. No, sorbet is not considered ice cream, because it's made of ice. It consists of crushed ice and natural and/or artificial flavours. It has no milk or any other dairy product whatsoever.
sorbet i think lol
What defines an ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet is the milkfat content. Ice cream has the most, sherbet less so, and sorbet none. While sherbet is similar to ice cream, it is not the same thing.
ice cream
hawaiian ice cream is pretty much snow cone and ice cream is ice cream
sorbet or yogurt, no fat
Sorbet
The fat in ice cream does not freeze - only the water molecules. Sorbet has no fat molecules in it, so it is entirely frozen - hence it takes longer to melt.
Sorbet is fruit and sherbert is dairy. Sherbet: Is a frozen ice cream dessert made from fruit juice mixed with a milk or cream. It like an ice cream. Sorbet: Is a frozen dessert also made from fruit juice but with water and sugar. Like a fruit pop.