What individual humans consider "Essential" varies from person to person. In the overall sense given the context no, Ice Cream would not be considered an "Essential" item during a time of economic distress and "Disease Outbreak". Ice Cream in fact being a luxury not enjoyed by most of the population of the world is considered by most as such a "Luxury Item". 

Would you like to know more about what various cultures consider "Essential" compared to western culture?
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