The Science of Ice Cream Quiz

What is the main reason for understanding the science of ice cream?

• To make ice cream more colorful

• To make better ice cream

• To make ice cream cheaper

• To make ice cream last longer

What is the role of ice crystals in ice cream?

• To increase volume

• To add sweetness

• To provide color

• To give solidity and body

Which component in ice cream is responsible for adding richness and stabilizing the base mix?

• Air

• Sweeteners

• Ice crystals

• Fat

What is 'over-run' in the context of ice cream?

• The amount of sugar in ice cream

• The amount of air in ice cream

• The amount of fat in ice cream

• The amount of water in ice cream

What is the purpose of emulsifiers in ice cream?

• To increase the freezing point

• To add color

• To combine ingredients that would normally separate

• To add flavor

Which of the following is a traditional stabilizer for ice cream?

• Butter

• Sugar

• Salt

• Gelatin

What is the purpose of pasteurization in ice cream making?

• To add color

• To destroy dangerous bacteria

• To increase sweetness

• To add flavor

What is the purpose of the ageing/maturing step in ice cream making?

• To add color

• To increase sweetness

• To improve texture and stability

• To add more air

How does the freezing point-depression technique work in ice cream making?

• By mixing ice and salt to lower the freezing point

• By adding sugar to the mix

• By adding more air

• By using more fat