The document discusses the preparation of frozen desserts. It covers various types of frozen desserts like ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and sorbet. It describes factors that affect the quality of frozen desserts such as flavor, texture and body. The document also discusses the preparation process for different frozen desserts including ingredients, mixing, heating, aging, churning and freezing methods. It notes that preparation methods vary depending on the specific frozen dessert. The document concludes with a summary of the chapter which covers types, preparation and storage of frozen desserts.

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Understanding Food Principles and Preparation • Fifth Edition
AMY BROWN
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Frozen Desserts
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• Ice cream
– Ice cream ingredients
– Low-fat ice cream
– Ice cream as a functional food
– Imitation ice cream
– Gelato
Types of Frozen Desserts

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• Frozen yogurt
• Sherbet
• Sorbet
• Water ices
– Popsicles
– Granitas and granités
– Frappés
• Still-frozen desserts
Types of Frozen Desserts (cont’d.)

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• Factors affecting quality
– Flavor
– Texture
– Body
• Ice cream shrinks as it ages
• Heat shock
• Overrun
Preparation of Frozen Desserts

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Preparation of Frozen Desserts (cont’d.)

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Calorie Control: Frozen Desserts

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• Factors in mixing and freezing ice cream
– Cooked vs. uncooked ice cream
– Flavorings
– Heating and aging
– Churning and freezing
– Speed of churning/freezing
– Storing and hardening
Preparation of Frozen Desserts (cont’d.)

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Preparation of Frozen Desserts (cont’d.)

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Preparation of Frozen Desserts (cont’d.)

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• Mixing and freezing methods vary for:
– Frozen yogurt
– Sherbet
– Sorbet
• Syrup preparation and churning
– Water ices
– Still-frozen desserts
• What are the food additives in frozen
desserts?
Preparation of Frozen Desserts (cont’d.)

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• Factors to consider:
– Changes in texture
– Scooping frozen desserts
Storage of Frozen Desserts

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• Frozen desserts have been popular since
the Roman empire
– Commercially frozen treats are probably the
most commonly consumed desserts in North
America
• Be knowledgeable about:
– Types, preparation, and storage of frozen
desserts
Chapter Summary