Snow Agutuk

Snow Agutuk (also spelled 'Snow Aakutuq' or 'Snow Ice Cream') is a traditional Inuit dessert made by mixing fresh, clean snow with rendered animal fat (typically seal oil) and sometimes berries or sugar. It originates from the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland, where snow is a plentiful and essential resource. The dish is a simple, energy-dense treat that transforms a basic element of the environment into a nourishing food.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Snow Agutuk is extremely high in fat, providing a dense source of calories for energy in cold climates. It is low in carbohydrates and protein, with its primary nutritional value coming from the essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins found in the seal oil.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	400 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	45 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	15 mg
Vitamin D	4.5 µg
Vitamin A	135 µg RAE
Vitamin E	3.5 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1.2 g
Selenium	18 µg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin B12	8 µg
Zinc	2.5 mg

Per 1 cup (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is a fascinating example of culinary adaptation, using the most abundant local resource—snow—as a base. Nutritionally, it serves as a high-calorie survival food, offering quick energy and insulation against the extreme cold of the Arctic.