Ice Cream Tasting Process

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What is the role of a flavor scientist?

Creating new flavors of ice cream (correct)

Selling ice cream

Delivering ice cream to customers

Designing ice cream packaging

Who is responsible for tasting the new ice-cream flavors?

Pick-up delivery people

Ice cream truck drivers

Flavor scientists

Taste testers (correct)

What does Kristin Schimoler do for Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream company?

Drive ice cream trucks

Sell ice cream cones

Fix broken ice-cream machines

Develop new ice-cream flavors (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Kristin to become a flavor scientist?

Her love for mixing foods together creatively Signup and view all the answers

What do flavor scientists aim to create?

New, creative flavors that people will love Signup and view all the answers

What does the ice-cream taster do to check the ice cream?

Uses a golden spoon Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in developing a new ice-cream flavor?

Getting ideas Signup and view all the answers

What does the ice-cream taster do after putting the ice cream on their tongue?

Swirls it around to touch all taste buds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ice-cream flavors did the flavor scientist try but did not work out?

Nacho cheese Signup and view all the answers

Why does John wash out his mouth before tasting a new flavor of ice cream?

To reset his taste buds Signup and view all the answers

What time does John Harrison start his job as an ice-cream taster?

7:30 AM Signup and view all the answers

What temperature must the storage tanks at ice-cream factories be kept at to maintain fresh milk?

Thirty-six degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of ice cream spoonfuls John Harrison samples in the first four to five hours of his day?

Sixty spoonfuls Signup and view all the answers

What is needed in large amounts at big ice-cream companies to make ice cream?

Ingredients, gigantic machines, workers, and time Signup and view all the answers

What does a taster do first when trying a new ice-cream flavor?

Cut the carton in half Signup and view all the answers

What does John Harrison jokingly refer to his job as?

'A tough job' Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a mix master in an ice-cream factory?

Following the recipe decided by the flavor scientist Signup and view all the answers

What is the job of a flavor scientist in an ice-cream factory?

Experimenting to create new ice-cream flavors Signup and view all the answers

How much milk or cream can some tanks hold in an ice-cream factory?

6,000 gallons Signup and view all the answers

Who taste-tests foods from around the world to get ideas for new ice-cream flavors at Ben and Jerry’s?

Flavor Gurus Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the easiest ways to make ice cream at home?

Using a plastic zip-top bag Signup and view all the answers

Which ingredient is sometimes called 'ice-cream salt' in stores?

Rock salt Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after putting the milk, sugar, and vanilla into the quart-sized zip-top bag?

Shake the bag until mixed Signup and view all the answers

What is the rocking motion used for when making ice cream at home?

To churn the ice cream Signup and view all the answers

What step allows you to customize your ice cream flavors?

Step 4 Signup and view all the answers

How can you know when your homemade ice cream is ready to eat?

When it becomes thick and cold Signup and view all the answers

What is the job of a flavor scientist?

To develop new flavors of ice cream. Signup and view all the answers

Who decides whether a new ice cream flavor will be successful or not?

A taste tester. Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Kristin Schimoler to become a flavor scientist?

Her love for mixing foods in creative ways since she was young. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nickname for flavor scientists?

Flavorists. Signup and view all the answers

What does a taste tester need to do in their job?

Taste new ice cream flavors and decide if they are enjoyable. Signup and view all the answers

How do flavor scientists adjust new ice cream flavors that are not well-received?

By adding something new to the flavor. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the process of developing a new ice-cream flavor?

Getting an idea for a new flavor. Signup and view all the answers

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). Signup and view all the answers

What time does John Harrison start his job as an ice-cream taste tester?

7:30 in the morning. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ice-cream taster do to check the look, smell, and texture of the ice cream?

The taster uses a golden spoon Signup and view all the answers

What does the taster do before tasting a new flavor of ice cream?

Washes out his mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature that the storage tanks at ice-cream factories must be kept at to keep the milk fresh?

Thirty-six degrees Signup and view all the answers

What is needed in large amounts at big ice-cream companies to make ice cream?

Ingredients Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a flavor scientist in an ice-cream factory?

To develop new ice-cream flavors Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that your homemade ice cream is ready to eat?

When the ice cream becomes thick and cold. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Ice Cream Tasting Process

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What is the role of a flavor scientist?

Who is responsible for tasting the new ice-cream flavors?

What does Kristin Schimoler do for Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream company?

What happens if a new ice-cream flavor is not liked by the taste testers?

What inspired Kristin to become a flavor scientist?

What do flavor scientists aim to create?

What does the ice-cream taster do to check the ice cream?

Why does the ice-cream taster avoid using regular spoons like the ones we use at home?

What is the first step in developing a new ice-cream flavor?

What does the ice-cream taster do after putting the ice cream on their tongue?

Which of the following ice-cream flavors did the flavor scientist try but did not work out?

Why does John wash out his mouth before tasting a new flavor of ice cream?

What time does John Harrison start his job as an ice-cream taster?

What temperature must the storage tanks at ice-cream factories be kept at to maintain fresh milk?

What is the approximate number of ice cream spoonfuls John Harrison samples in the first four to five hours of his day?

What is needed in large amounts at big ice-cream companies to make ice cream?

What does a taster do first when trying a new ice-cream flavor?

What does John Harrison jokingly refer to his job as?

What is the purpose of the chunk feeder machine in ice-cream making?

What is the role of a mix master in an ice-cream factory?

What is the job of a flavor scientist in an ice-cream factory?

How much milk or cream can some tanks hold in an ice-cream factory?

Who taste-tests foods from around the world to get ideas for new ice-cream flavors at Ben and Jerry’s?

What happens once a new ice-cream flavor is decided by the flavor scientist at Ben and Jerry’s?

What is one of the easiest ways to make ice cream at home?

Which ingredient is sometimes called 'ice-cream salt' in stores?

What should you do after putting the milk, sugar, and vanilla into the quart-sized zip-top bag?

What is the rocking motion used for when making ice cream at home?

What step allows you to customize your ice cream flavors?

How can you know when your homemade ice cream is ready to eat?

What is the job of a flavor scientist?

Who decides whether a new ice cream flavor will be successful or not?

What inspired Kristin Schimoler to become a flavor scientist?

What is the nickname for flavor scientists?

What does a taste tester need to do in their job?

How do flavor scientists adjust new ice cream flavors that are not well-received?

What is the role of flavor scientists in the process of developing a new ice-cream flavor?

What is the job of ice-cream taste testers?

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?

What is the first step in the process of developing a new ice-cream flavor?

Give an example of an unusual ice-cream flavor that was tested but did not work out.

What time does John Harrison start his job as an ice-cream taste tester?

What does the ice-cream taster do to check the look, smell, and texture of the ice cream?

What does the taster do before tasting a new flavor of ice cream?

What is the temperature that the storage tanks at ice-cream factories must be kept at to keep the milk fresh?

What is needed in large amounts at big ice-cream companies to make ice cream?

What is the first step in the ice-cream making process at big companies like Turkey Hill and Ben & Jerry’s?

What is the role of a flavor scientist in an ice-cream factory?

What role do flavor scientists play at ice-cream factories?

Who is responsible for following the recipe and combining cream, milk, and sugar in an ice-cream factory?

What is the purpose of the chunk feeder machine in ice-cream making?

How much milk or cream can some tanks in ice-cream factories hold?

What is the job of a mix master in an ice-cream factory?

What do big ice-cream companies use special machines for once the ice cream is made?

What are the ingredients needed to make ice cream at home using plastic zip-top bags?

What should you do after putting the milk, sugar, and vanilla into the quart-sized zip-top bag?

What is the purpose of putting the smaller, sealed zip-top bag into the larger one when making ice cream at home?

How can you customize the flavor of your homemade ice cream?

What indicates that your homemade ice cream is ready to eat?

What is a fun way to enjoy homemade ice cream after it is ready?

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