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Neapolitan ice cream was named in the late 19th century as a reflection of its presumed origins in the cuisine of the Italian city of Naples, and the many Neapolitan immigrants who brought their expertise in frozen desserts with them to the United States.

Spumoni was introduced to the United States in the 1870s as Neapolitan-style ice cream.

Early recipes used a variety of flavors ; however the number of three molded together was a common denominator.

More than likely chocolate, vanilla and strawberry became the standard for the reason that they were the most popular flavors in the United States at the time of introduction.