What is ice cream?
Q: What is ice cream?
A: Ice cream is a frozen dessert made from cream and ice, with added flavors and sweeteners.
Q: How is it made?
A: The mixture of ingredients is quickly frozen while it is stirred continuously in a mixer, so that large ice crystals do not form.
Q: What are some common ingredients used in the making of ice cream?
A: Common ingredients used to make ice cream include cream, ice, flavors, sweeteners, and carrageenan (a gum found in seaweed).
Q: What temperature does it melt at?
A: Ice cream melts at 0°C (32°F).
Q: Are there different types of ice creams available?
A: Yes, nowadays there are many different types of ice creams available with different flavors, shapes, colors and textures.
Q: Is carrageenan necessary for making good quality ice cream?
A: Yes, carrageenan helps to make the texture of the ice cream smoother and less sticky so that it can be easily eaten.
