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Flavouring for ice cream & gelato

How to Flavour Ice cream & Gelato

Flavour ice cream and gelato using your favourite base and flavour concentrates. Create classic, fruity and indulgent flavours for scoops, desserts and frozen treats.

What you'll need

✦ Ice cream or gelato base
✦ Premium flavour concentrate
✦ Mixing bowl or blender
✦ Ice cream machine or gelato maker

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Step-by-step guide

Build

Prepare your ice cream, gelato or frozen yoghurt base according to your recipe.

Flavour

Add ¼–½ teaspoon of your chosen flavour concentrate per 500 mL of base, adjusting to suit your desired flavour intensity. Whisk or blend until evenly incorporated.

Finish

Churn according to your equipment instructions, then harden in the freezer before serving for the best texture.

How much flavour concentrate should I use in ice cream & gelato?

Start with ¼–½ teaspoon of flavour concentrate per 500 mL of ice cream or gelato base. Begin with the lower amount and adjust to taste depending on the flavour and intensity you prefer.

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Tips for best results

✦ 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.

What flavours work well in ice cream & gelato?

✦ Pistachio
✦ Matcha
✦ Strawberry
✦ Mango
✦ Passionfruit
✦ Yuzu
✦ Vanilla

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