Lunchbox Envy 9: Ice Cream
Apr 13, 2025
Ever wondered why space ice cream has never been to space? Discover the quirky substitutes used during WWII, like carrot sticks! The history of ice cream comes alive with tales from the Georgian era to modern innovations. Explore how different spoons affect taste perception in a fun experiment. Dive into strange flavors like creamy amaretto buffalo, and learn about the art of crafting the perfect vanilla ice cream. It's a wild and delicious journey through the sweet science of frozen treats!
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Ice Cream vs. Gelato
- Ice cream is made with high cream content (at least 10% milk fat) and churned quickly for air incorporation.
- Gelato has less air, lower fat, and is churned slower for a denser texture.
Three States of Ice Cream
- Ice cream is unique as it exists in three states simultaneously: solid (ice crystals), liquid (fats and sugars), and gas (air).
- This combination gives ice cream its light texture, preventing it from becoming a solid block.
Overrun in Ice Cream
- Overrun, the air in ice cream, is crucial for texture, not just a cheap filler.
- It's calculated as the percentage increase in volume after churning.
