Ice Cream Nutrition and Facts

Few foods capture the imagination—and taste buds!—quite like ice cream. Whether celebrating a special occasion with friends and family or making an ordinary moment special, ice cream is often the go-to treat for many.

Is Ice Cream a Dairy Product? 

Yes, ice cream is a dairy product. It is made from milk and cream, which are both dairy ingredients. If you want a scoop of ice cream but are lactose intolerant, look for lactose-free dairy product options.

How Ice Cream is Made

Ice cream is made by stirring, while freezing, a pasteurized mix of milk (and sometimes other dairy products like cream), sweeteners, and flavorings, and may also include stabilizers or emulsifiers. Ice cream must contain a minimum of 10% milkfat. Today, you can make ice cream at home, often in seven simple steps, using an ice cream maker or other kitchen tools. 

Beyond traditional ice cream, there are other dairy-based frozen treats you can make at home that offer different textures and flavors .These include sherbet, which has less milk fat, to frozen custard, which contains a higher content of egg yolk solids. Other popular frozen dairy products include frozen yogurt, gelato and soft serve.