Ice Cream Ingredients and Composition
Test your knowledge on the ingredients and composition of ice cream.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is not a common ingredient in ice cream?
- Milk
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Flour
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of adding sugar to ice cream?
- To add sweetness
- To prevent freezing
- To add creaminess
- To add color
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the role of eggs in ice cream?
- To add richness
- To add structure
- To add flavor
- To add color
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the function of stabilizers in ice cream?
- To prevent ice crystal formation
- To add creaminess
- To add flavor
- To add color
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the purpose of adding flavorings to ice cream?
- To add sweetness
- To prevent freezing
- To add creaminess
- To add flavor
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?
- Gelato has a higher fat content
- Gelato is made with less sugar
- Gelato is churned slower
- All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the typical fat content of ice cream?
- 10-12%
- 14-16%
- 18-20%
- 22-24%
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the typical sugar content of ice cream?
- 10-12%
- 14-16%
- 18-20%
- 22-24%
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the typical air content of ice cream?
- 10-12%
- 14-16%
- 18-20%
- 22-24%
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the freezing point of ice cream?
- -10°C
- -15°C
- -20°C
- -25°C
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the melting point of ice cream?
- 0°C
- 5°C
- 10°C
- 15°C
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the specific gravity of ice cream?
- 0.5-0.6
- 0.7-0.8
- 0.9-1.0
- 1.1-1.2
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the pH of ice cream?
- 5.5-6.0
- 6.0-6.5
- 6.5-7.0
- 7.0-7.5
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the overrun of ice cream?
- 10-15%
- 15-20%
- 20-25%
- 25-30%
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What is the shelf life of ice cream?
- 1-2 weeks
- 2-3 weeks
- 3-4 weeks
- 4-6 weeks