What is soft scoop ice cream?
Soft scoop ice cream, more commonly referred to as soft serve, was invented in the 1930s but is still a frozen treat enjoyed today.TextureSoft serve is generally lower in milk-fat than regular ice cream and therefore is not as thick or hard. Soft serve is also creamier than traditional, harder ice cream.IngredientsThe ice cream is composed most basically of milk, creams, sugars and flavorings. Often other additives are incorporated to give the dessert a better texture and longer shelf life. These include high-fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers or sodium citrate.ProcessA soft serve machine is necessary to make soft scoop ice cream to incorporate air into the ice cream mixture before freezing. Soft serve ice cream needs a lot of air to create its texture. To avoid crystallization, all ice cream must be frozen quickly.Differences from Hard Ice CreamSoft ice cream is served much warmer than regular ice cream. It also contains up to 60 percent more air than harder scoops, according to an arti
