1 / 4   When it comes to ice cream flavors, the sky's the limit – and a new cold concoction rolled out at a store in north China's Shanxi Province has drawn inspiration from an ingredient in every Chinese household's pantry: vinegar. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   The province is famous nationwide for its vinegar production, which is generously added to anything from noodles to reportedly fizzy drinks, and as of this month to ice cream. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   The ice cream is made from milk, sorghum, peas and barley, with vinegar being the star of the show. Some 200 cones are sold every day, making the new flavor one of the best-selling items on the menu. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   While some have thought the idea of commemorating the region's culture in a novel way is sweet, others said the dessert left a sour taste in their mouth. The Chinese people consume over 3.3 million tonnes of vinegar every year, according to 2011 data, drizzling it on soups or dipping steamed buns in it, among other almost daily uses. /VCG Photo