what is SORBET?

A type of water ice that is softer and more granular than ice cream as it does not contain any fat or egg yolk. The basic ingredient of a sorbet is fruit juice or purée, wine spirit or liqueur, or an infusion (tea or mint). A sugar syrup, sometimes with additional glucose or one or two invert sugars, is added. The mixture should not be beaten during freezing. When it has set, some Italian meringue can be added to give it volume.