Dairy mix is a product used in commercial frozen dessert preparation, containing a blend of milk, stabilizers, and sweeteners. It comes in various fat contents and flavors, and is typically used in large quantities by manufacturers. It is poured into an ice cream maker or batch freezer, and can be stored in tanks for large producers.
Dairy mix is a product used in commercial ice cream, soft serve, and frozen dessert preparation. It is designed to streamline the process of making frozen desserts by allowing producers to skip several steps, instead focusing on flavors and textures. Many dairies offer a mix of dairy products as part of their product line, usually packaged in large volumes, reflecting its industrial nature. People who make frozen desserts at home typically don’t use dairy mixes, as they work in such small quantities.
A basic dairy mix contains a blend of milk designed to achieve a specific milk fat content. The milk can also be mixed with stabilizers and sweeteners, to ensure it stays fresh on the shelf longer and frozen dessert makers don’t need to add sugar. Dairy mix is usually labeled with the fat content of the milk: 10%, 12%, 14%, and 16% are common, and many companies also offer low-fat or fat-free versions for frozen yogurt and low-fat ice cream.
Some companies also produce a specialty dairy mix, such as a sugar-free dairy mix to make desserts suitable for diabetics. A flavored dairy mix with base flavors like vanilla and chocolate is also available, for companies that want to be able to dump it directly into a frozen yogurt or serving machine. In other cases, the dairy mix is simple, allowing the manufacturer to flavor it on an individual basis.
To use the dairy blend, the product is poured into an ice cream maker or batch freezer, along with any desired flavorings. The instructions for using the machine are followed and the ice cream is poured into containers for freezing. The manufacturer typically labels the containers with a date, to ensure they are taken out when the flavor may be compromised. Frozen desserts can last quite a while when kept at the right temperature, though they can freeze or lose flavor if mishandled.
Most dairy products come in large plastic bags that hold several gallons or gallons of milk mix. The bags are packed in cardboard boxes to ensure they are easy to handle and a small nozzle can be opened to pour the desired amount. A box of dairy mix can weigh 18kg in a relatively modest size, so it requires a lot of strength to make ice cream commercially. Large producers can store their dairy mix in tanks, which are periodically refilled from a refrigerated tanker truck.
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