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Aug 27, 2025
Morgan Springer, Editor of the Points North podcast, dives into the quirky enigma of blue moon ice cream, uncovering its mysterious origins and regional variations. Lokelani Alabanza, founder of Saturated Ice Cream, shares her creative flair by blending unique ingredients, including Nashville hot chicken and flavors inspired by African-American history. David Johns, a public health historian, explores surprising studies linking ice cream to potential health benefits, challenging conventions about nutrition. Tune in for a delicious mix of flavor explorations!
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The Blue Moon Mystery
- Morgan Springer discovered Blue Moon as a bright-blue, regionally beloved ice cream with an elusive flavor identity.
- Public guesses ranged from cotton candy to almond to fruity-pebbles, showing widespread disagreement.
Shops Buy A Secret Flavoring
- Morgan called Moomers and learned shops often buy a pre-made "blue moon" flavoring from flavor houses.
- Becky Mead said shops recognize it as a distinct "Blue Moon" flavor even if its ingredients are unknown.
Tracking Blue Moon's Origins
- Morgan traced Blue Moon's lineage through flavor houses back to Patron Products and tracked ownership to Weber Flavors.
- She interviewed descendants and learned William Sididden, a Patron flavor chemist, is a leading candidate inventor though records were inconclusive.
