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What is the role of a flavor scientist?
Creating new flavors of ice cream
Who is responsible for tasting the new ice-cream flavors?
Taste testers
What does Kristin Schimoler do for Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream company?
Develop new ice-cream flavors
What happens if a new ice-cream flavor is not liked by the taste testers?
It is sent back to the flavor scientist for adjustments
What inspired Kristin to become a flavor scientist?
Her love for mixing foods together creatively
What do flavor scientists aim to create?
New, creative flavors that people will love
What does the ice-cream taster do to check the ice cream?
Uses a golden spoon
Why does the ice-cream taster avoid using regular spoons like the ones we use at home?
They affect the taste of the ice cream
What is the first step in developing a new ice-cream flavor?
Getting ideas
What does the ice-cream taster do after putting the ice cream on their tongue?
Swirls it around to touch all taste buds
Which of the following ice-cream flavors did the flavor scientist try but did not work out?
Nacho cheese
Why does John wash out his mouth before tasting a new flavor of ice cream?
To reset his taste buds
What time does John Harrison start his job as an ice-cream taster?
7:30 AM
What temperature must the storage tanks at ice-cream factories be kept at to maintain fresh milk?
Thirty-six degrees
What is the approximate number of ice cream spoonfuls John Harrison samples in the first four to five hours of his day?
Sixty spoonfuls
What is needed in large amounts at big ice-cream companies to make ice cream?
Ingredients, gigantic machines, workers, and time
What does a taster do first when trying a new ice-cream flavor?
Cut the carton in half
What does John Harrison jokingly refer to his job as?
'A tough job'
What is the purpose of the chunk feeder machine in ice-cream making?
Adding chunks of cookies, brownies, nuts, and other ingredients to the ice cream
What is the role of a mix master in an ice-cream factory?
Following the recipe decided by the flavor scientist
What is the job of a flavor scientist in an ice-cream factory?
Experimenting to create new ice-cream flavors
How much milk or cream can some tanks hold in an ice-cream factory?
6,000 gallons
Who taste-tests foods from around the world to get ideas for new ice-cream flavors at Ben and Jerry’s?
Flavor Gurus
What happens once a new ice-cream flavor is decided by the flavor scientist at Ben and Jerry’s?
The recipe is written up for making large quantities
What is one of the easiest ways to make ice cream at home?
Using a plastic zip-top bag
Which ingredient is sometimes called 'ice-cream salt' in stores?
Rock salt
What should you do after putting the milk, sugar, and vanilla into the quart-sized zip-top bag?
Shake the bag until mixed
What is the rocking motion used for when making ice cream at home?
To churn the ice cream
What step allows you to customize your ice cream flavors?
Step 4
How can you know when your homemade ice cream is ready to eat?
When it becomes thick and cold
What is the job of a flavor scientist?
To develop new flavors of ice cream.
Who decides whether a new ice cream flavor will be successful or not?
A taste tester.
What inspired Kristin Schimoler to become a flavor scientist?
Her love for mixing foods in creative ways since she was young.
What is the nickname for flavor scientists?
Flavorists.
What does a taste tester need to do in their job?
Taste new ice cream flavors and decide if they are enjoyable.
How do flavor scientists adjust new ice cream flavors that are not well-received?
By adding something new to the flavor.
What is the role of flavor scientists in the process of developing a new ice-cream flavor?
To come up with ideas for new flavors and experiment with different combinations.
What is the job of ice-cream taste testers?
To sample the new ice-cream flavors and determine if they will be liked by consumers.
How many spoonfuls of ice cream does John Harrison, an ice-cream taste tester, sample in the first four to five hours of his day?
Sixty spoonfuls.
What is the first step in the process of developing a new ice-cream flavor?
Getting an idea for a new flavor.
Give an example of an unusual ice-cream flavor that was tested but did not work out.
Coke- and popcorn-flavored ice cream (or any other failed flavors mentioned in the text).
What time does John Harrison start his job as an ice-cream taste tester?
7:30 in the morning.
What does the ice-cream taster do to check the look, smell, and texture of the ice cream?
The taster uses a golden spoon
What does the taster do before tasting a new flavor of ice cream?
Washes out his mouth
What is the temperature that the storage tanks at ice-cream factories must be kept at to keep the milk fresh?
Thirty-six degrees
What is needed in large amounts at big ice-cream companies to make ice cream?
Ingredients
What is the first step in the ice-cream making process at big companies like Turkey Hill and Ben & Jerry’s?
Gathering milk from tens of thousands of cows
What is the role of a flavor scientist in an ice-cream factory?
To develop new ice-cream flavors
What role do flavor scientists play at ice-cream factories?
Flavor scientists experiment to create new ice-cream flavors by tasting foods from around the world, mixing and blending ingredients to come up with a perfect combination.
Who is responsible for following the recipe and combining cream, milk, and sugar in an ice-cream factory?
The mix master is responsible for following the recipe decided upon by the flavor scientist.
What is the purpose of the chunk feeder machine in ice-cream making?
The chunk feeder machine adds chunks of cookies, brownies, nuts, and other ingredients to the ice cream.
How much milk or cream can some tanks in ice-cream factories hold?
Some tanks can hold as much as 6,000 gallons of milk or cream.
What is the job of a mix master in an ice-cream factory?
The mix master follows the recipe decided by the flavor scientist, combining cream, milk, and sugar.
What do big ice-cream companies use special machines for once the ice cream is made?
Special machines are used to fill up containers with the ice cream so that it can be shipped to grocery stores and restaurants worldwide.
What are the ingredients needed to make ice cream at home using plastic zip-top bags?
1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, ½ teaspoon of vanilla, 2 cups of ice, ¼ cup of rock salt
What should you do after putting the milk, sugar, and vanilla into the quart-sized zip-top bag?
Zip the bag shut and shake the mixture until it is mixed.
What is the purpose of putting the smaller, sealed zip-top bag into the larger one when making ice cream at home?
To allow the ice and rock salt to surround the smaller bag and help in the freezing process.
How can you customize the flavor of your homemade ice cream?
By adding additional ingredients such as chocolate chips, nuts, fruits, caramel, or cookie crumbles.
What indicates that your homemade ice cream is ready to eat?
When the ice cream becomes thick and cold.
What is a fun way to enjoy homemade ice cream after it is ready?
Many people eat it right out of the plastic bag with a spoon.
Learn about the process of tasting ice cream, from examining its look, smell, and texture to using a golden spoon and swirling the treat around the taste buds. Understand how different spoons can affect the taste experience and the importance of cleansing the palate before trying new flavors.
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