How to flavour ice cream & gelato
Gather your ingredients and equipment before you begin. Having everything ready will make the recipe easier to follow and help you achieve the best results.
What you'll need
✦ Ice cream or gelato base
✦ Premium flavour concentrate
✦ Mixing bowl or blender
✦ Ice cream machine or gelato maker
Step-by-step guide
Add flavour concentrate to your ice cream or gelato base before churning for an even flavour throughout.
Prepare your base
Prepare your ice cream, gelato or frozen yoghurt base according to your recipe.
Add flavour
Add ¼–½ teaspoon of Universal Flavours concentrate per 500ml of base, adjusting to suit your desired flavour intensity.
Mix thoroughly
Whisk or blend until the flavour is evenly incorporated into the base before churning.
Churn & freeze
Churn according to your equipment instructions, then harden in the freezer before serving for the best texture.
✦ Avoid oil-based flavours in dairy applications.
✦ Blend gently to maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
✦ Check the flavour concentrate is suitable for your chosen base.
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