WHAT IS ICE CREAM?

 

 

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Ice cream is a delicious dessert and in its simplest form, it is a frozen food that is usually made from dairy products such as milk or cream.

It is usually sweetened with sugar, sweeteners or honey and other ingredients such as egg yolks, nuts, fruit, chocolate, cookies, dulce de leche, as well as flavorings, additives and stabilizers are added.

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The ice cream industry is a significant global business that is constantly growing and evolving.

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Talking about ice cream means referring to a food of great complexity.

The science and technology behind ice cream has come a long way since its invention, scientific advances have improved the understanding of the functionality of ingredients, while technological advances have optimized the ingredients and processes used.

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In short, ice cream is a delicious food produced by freezing, with or without agitation, a pasteurized mixture that includes dairy ingredients, fruits, seeds, sweeteners and fruit essences or pastes for flavor. In addition, it provides proteins, vitamins and minerals and is a source of energy for the body.

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Here are some types of ice cream:

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  •  Frozen whipped cream, ice cream, creamy ice cream, wafer, ice cream: Under their different names, they are frozen desserts that contain various percentages of dairy or vegetable fat. This percentage may vary according to the regulations of each country.
  •  Ice cream: Contains less than 10% milk fat and is lower in sugar or sweeteners.
  •  Frozen custard: It has more than 10% milk fat and includes egg yolk. It is considered a type of frozen cream due to its high fat content.
  •  Sorbet: It is generally made with fruit juice or puree and does not contain dairy fat.
  •  Water ice cream: It does not contain dairy products and is made up of water, sugars and fruits or flavours. In some countries, a certain amount of milk may be added.
  •  Pop or Granizado: It is made with finely crushed or grated ice like raspados.
  •  Yogurt Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Japanese Mochi, Fried Ice Cream, Rolled Ice Cream, Semifreddo Ice Cream, Spaghetti Ice Cream, Low Calorie Ice Cream, Italian Water Ice Cream, Galaxy Ice Cream, etc.

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Creativity in the ice cream world is limitless, and our flavoring pastes will help you create a wide variety of unique and surprising flavors, see our pastes ... 

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Important data:

Ice cream is much more than a dessert, it is a sensory experience that is enjoyed and shared; No matter your age, gender or where you live, ice cream is one of the world's favorite desserts. In addition to being refreshing and delicious, it improves our mood and provides great benefits to the body thanks to its ingredients.

 

Celebrate your day with these curious facts:

  1. Every April 12th, International Ice Cream Day is celebrated.
  2. Seven out of 10 Mexican families consume ice cream.
  3. In the hot season, ice cream consumption increases by 48% in Mexico.
  4. Ice creams made from milk provide protein, vitamins and minerals such as calcium.
  5. Milk ice creams provide up to 15% of the recommended daily calcium. Apart from calcium, other minerals that ice cream provides are: phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium.
  6. In addition to protein, ice cream is rich in vitamins A, B2, B6, C, D and E.
  7. Ice cream provides energy. It is only 10% of what the body needs each day, so you can consume it without guilt, as long as you do it in moderation.