Goff et al. (1999) describe ice cream as a complex food colloid, containing fat globules, air bubbles, and ice crystals dispersed in a freeze-concentrated solution of proteins, salts, polysaccharides and sugars. In this post, we will be looking at the role of air bubbles in ice cream. THIS POST WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON 13TH FEBRUARY…
Emulsifiers in Ice Cream
What is an emulsion? An emulsion is a mixture that results when one liquid is added to another and mixed but does not dissolve into it. An example of an emulsion is a vinaigrette dressing where the oil is added to the vinegar and stirred. Although the oil is finely dispersed, it does not dissolve…
I run a small-batch ice cream start-up based in Manchester, U.K.