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Ice crystals are formed when the temperature falls below the dew point. The condensation nuclei (microscopic water droplets) then freeze and become ice crystals.

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Is amelting of ice cream is a reversible or irreversible change tell me the answer?

Irreversible because the ordered arrangement of molecules in the ice crystals is lost and the entropy increases. Irreversible because the ordered arrangement of molecules in the ice crystals is lost and the entropy increases.


Why does sugar freeze ice cream faster?

Adding sugar to ice cream lowers the freezing point of the mixture, making it freeze faster. This is because sugar disrupts the formation of ice crystals, resulting in a smoother texture and quicker freezing process in the ice cream.


How does stirring of the ice cream while freezing affect its texture?

Stirring the ice cream while freezing helps incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a smoother and creamier texture. It also prevents large ice crystals from forming, leading to a more velvety consistency.


Why is sugar-free ice cream harder than regular ice cream?

Sugar acts as a natural softener in ice cream, contributing to its creamy texture. Without sugar, sugar-free ice cream tends to freeze harder because it lacks this softening effect. Additionally, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners used in sugar-free ice cream can freeze at lower temperatures, making the ice cream harder.


Can salt have an effect on the taste of ice cream?

Yes, salt can enhance the flavor of ice cream by reducing its freezing point and making it creamier. It helps to control the formation of ice crystals, resulting in a smoother texture and a more balanced taste profile. However, adding too much salt can make the ice cream overly salty or affect its sweetness.

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Why do ice crystals form in ice cream in the freezer and what can prevent it?

Fat in the milk cause cream like form and alcohol can prevent it...!


Why does liquid nitrogen produce smother ice cream?

The ice crystals in the ice cream form very rapidly due to the intense cooling effect of the liquid nitrogen. They do not have time to grow large. The "grit" you taste in cheap ice cream is made of large ice crystals. small crystals = no grit


What is the timing for vanilla ice cream to melt?

That depends on how cold the ice cream is in the first place. Remember that completely thawing ice cream and then refreezing it will cause large ice crystals to form in the mixture and will ruin your ice cream. This is the same thing that happens to a bucket of ice cream when it gets old, ice crystals form on the top of the ice cream and bottom of the lid.


Why are crystals large in re-frozen ice cream?

The faster ice cream freezes, the smaller the crystals of water in it as they don't have much time to form - eg. if you are like Heston and use liquid nitrogen to make icecream it freezes really quickly and is lovely and smooth. This is also why icecream makers constantly stir the ice cream when it is freezing to keep the crystals small and the icecream stays smoother. Ice cream that has re-frozen has solidifed much more slowly so larger ice crystals can form - this not only affects the texture but also the taste of the icecream.


What material is added to ice cream to prevent large crystals of ice during the freezing process?

Cream and egg yolks both help prevent large crystals of ice and render ice-cream makers unnecessary.


Why is salt added to ice when you're making homemade ice cream in an ice cream freezer.?

Salt acts as an antifreeze, reducing the melting/freezing point of the ice. This makes the salt & ice freezing mixture much colder than that of ordinary ice, causing the ice cream to freeze faster and with smaller crystals. An ice cream with smaller crystals feels smoother and creamier in the mouth.I use a compressor ice cream maker, which requires no salt & ice mixture as it has a built in electric powered freezer.


Why is salt to ice when you're making homemade ice cream in an ice cream freezer?

Salt acts as an antifreeze, reducing the melting/freezing point of the ice. This makes the salt & ice freezing mixture much colder than that of ordinary ice, causing the ice cream to freeze faster and with smaller crystals. An ice cream with smaller crystals feels smoother and creamier in the mouth.I use a compressor ice cream maker, which requires no salt & ice mixture as it has a built in electric powered freezer.


Can you use regular salt for home made ice cream?

yes you can, it freezes faster so be careful of crystals form.


What makes ice cream smooth?

Bacteria. but i do not remember which kind of bacteria.


Is amelting of ice cream is a reversible or irreversible change tell me the answer?

Irreversible because the ordered arrangement of molecules in the ice crystals is lost and the entropy increases. Irreversible because the ordered arrangement of molecules in the ice crystals is lost and the entropy increases.


Why does the bottom of a bowl get little ice crystals on it when you're eating ice cream?

its ingredients used to make ice cream. i know because i made homemade ice cream before


Does ice-cream makes you fat?

Yes of course ice-cream makes us fat.The cream in ice-cream makes you fat because it's very thick like honey and we can get very fat if we eat ice-cream.