Whats the difference between vanilla ice cream & french vanilla ice cream?”
There are several variations of vanilla ice cream, including a particularly rich and creamy variety called French vanilla. While both traditional vanilla and French vanilla ice creams can both be used as a base for milkshakes and other desserts, there are a few differences between them. Traditional vanilla flavor is derived from the seeds of a vanilla bean pod (or at least a synthetic chemical equivalent called vanillin), whereas French vanilla–while using the same base flavoring–is more of an egg “custard” before freezing, as–unlike regular vanilla ice cream–it contains egg yolks for a richer consistency. Traditional vanilla ice cream is also likely to contain small flecks of vanilla beans, but French vanilla is often strained to remove these flecks. Because of the egg yolks, French vanilla ice cream also appears to be a deeper shade of yellow than traditional vanilla ice cream. Too, French vanilla ice cream is often viewed as creamier in texture than many standard vanilla ice cre
