How is color added to ice cream?
Color is often added to flavor ingredients by flavor houses, but the market wave of conversion to natural colors is creating new nuances. We can help make the transition to natural colors seamless.
Ice cream is a beloved sweet treat, but many consumers don’t realize how much goes into a single scoop. It starts with the ice cream or frozen nondairy base, from classics like chocolate and strawberry to more niche profiles like pistachio, hazelnut, or blueberry. From there, the options are infinite, from variegates to inclusions to specialty coatings.
Color is often added to flavor ingredients by flavor houses, but the market wave of conversion to natural colors is creating new nuances. We can help make the transition to natural colors seamless.
Sensient can achieve a full rainbow in ice cream bases. To find the best solution for each product, developers should consider acidity, heat processing, packaging, label claims, and more. My team of color experts can guide you towards the right solutions, but here’s a starting point:
