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Sweeteners of all types are used in frozen desserts for a variety of straightforward reasons.

Formulating ice cream with novel functional ingredients

As complex new ingredients are introduced to the ice cream mix, much remains to be understood about influences on physical/chemical properties.

April 26, 2019

We have often noted the importance of various phenomena, including the agglomerated fat matrix and the size of ice crystals and air bubbles, to the sensory appeal and structural properties of ice cream. Key to managing these phenomena is a complex set of highly variable (sometimes unknown) functionalities.

Manage ice cream composition development and changes

Multiple indices based on sound science and technology can be used to guide the reformulation process

September 10, 2018

Need we remind ourselves, ice cream remains the only food produced with the express intent of being consumed frozen. Relevant "rules of engagement" (i.e., Mother Nature's rules of chemistry and physics) are not likely to change any time soon. Thus, contemplating the demands on any given ice cream mix relative to compositional changes under consideration is daunting.

Use the right sweetener systems, stabilizers to avoid heat shock in gelato

We call the relatively high temperatures in a gelato cabinet the ‘danger zone.’ To mitigate heat shock, use the right sweetener systems and stabilizers.

September 11, 2017

Gelato is most commonly presented for sale in a dip shop as a semi-solid product characterized by intense color and flavoring. Composition of gelato varies widely and may be positioned as gourmet, super premium or other market terminologies.

Novel ingredients, process technologies reduce stress in ice cream

It is important to minimize and stabilize the size of ice crystals. Pre-aeration promotes small air bubbles with inherent resistance to growth during manufacturing and handling.

April 5, 2017

As we have often noted, ice cream is the only food intended to be consumed frozen. Thus, dairy processors need to protect that which fails first, i.e., body and texture (which can be described as bite, chew, smoothness and creaminess.)

How to approach the call for a clean label

Certain ingredients allow ice cream to travel farther and recover from heat shock. But that doesn’t matter to the label-reading consumer. Here are some strategies for ice cream manufacturers to deliver a cleaner label.

February 7, 2017

Consumer interest in clean labels (that is, the use of ingredients perceived to occur naturally in foods) has created a challenge to ice cream formulators.

Vanilla crisis redux: Vanilla is in short supply, what’s an ice cream maker to do?

February 8, 2016

Like in 2000 and 2004, Madagascar vanilla is in short supply and expensive. What’s an ice cream maker to do?

‘Added sugars’ add to confusion

September 7, 2015

With the FDA mulling a requirement to label ‘added sugars,’ now is the time to look at various sweetening systems, and the ramifications of using them.

Throw labeling regulations into the (ice cream) mix

February 9, 2015