The Scoop
Short, honest reads. We wrote these because they are the questions people actually type into Google about ice cream, and most of the answers out there are trying to sell you something. We make ice cream in Melbourne, so we have a stake in this. We have tried to write it the way we would explain it to someone standing at the freezer.
Ice cream in Melbourne, and how to tell the good from the ordinary
What separates real ice cream from a frozen dessert, why air and dairy decide how it tastes, and what to read on the back of the tub before you buy.
Gelato or ice cream, and why they taste different
Gelato carries less fat and much less air than ice cream, and is served warmer. That is most of the difference, and it is why one tastes intense and the other tastes creamy.
Ninja Creami protein ice cream, and when to just buy the cup
A Ninja Creami protein ice cream recipe that actually sets, why the second spin matters, and when buying the cup is the better use of an evening.
How much protein is in ice cream?
Regular ice cream has about 2 to 4 g of protein per serve. High protein ice cream runs 7 to 20 g. Here is how to read the label without being sold to.