Ice Cream Ingredients and Composition

Test your knowledge on the ingredients and composition of ice cream.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a common ingredient in ice cream?

  1. Milk
  2. Sugar
  3. Eggs
  4. Flour
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of adding sugar to ice cream?

  1. To add sweetness
  2. To prevent freezing
  3. To add creaminess
  4. To add color
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of eggs in ice cream?

  1. To add richness
  2. To add structure
  3. To add flavor
  4. To add color
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the function of stabilizers in ice cream?

  1. To prevent ice crystal formation
  2. To add creaminess
  3. To add flavor
  4. To add color
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of adding flavorings to ice cream?

  1. To add sweetness
  2. To prevent freezing
  3. To add creaminess
  4. To add flavor
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?

  1. Gelato has a higher fat content
  2. Gelato is made with less sugar
  3. Gelato is churned slower
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the typical fat content of ice cream?

  1. 10-12%
  2. 14-16%
  3. 18-20%
  4. 22-24%
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the typical sugar content of ice cream?

  1. 10-12%
  2. 14-16%
  3. 18-20%
  4. 22-24%
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the typical air content of ice cream?

  1. 10-12%
  2. 14-16%
  3. 18-20%
  4. 22-24%
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the freezing point of ice cream?

  1. -10°C
  2. -15°C
  3. -20°C
  4. -25°C
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the melting point of ice cream?

  1. 0°C
  2. 5°C
  3. 10°C
  4. 15°C
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the specific gravity of ice cream?

  1. 0.5-0.6
  2. 0.7-0.8
  3. 0.9-1.0
  4. 1.1-1.2
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the pH of ice cream?

  1. 5.5-6.0
  2. 6.0-6.5
  3. 6.5-7.0
  4. 7.0-7.5
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the overrun of ice cream?

  1. 10-15%
  2. 15-20%
  3. 20-25%
  4. 25-30%
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the shelf life of ice cream?

  1. 1-2 weeks
  2. 2-3 weeks
  3. 3-4 weeks
  4. 4-6 weeks