What kind of mint is in mint chocolate chip ice cream?

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1. What kind of mint is in mint chocolate chip ice cream?
2. Who makes the best chocolate chip ice cream?
3. Does ice cream have antifreeze in it?
4. Is Soft Serve made of pig fat?
5. Why is my homemade ice cream too hard?

What kind of mint is in mint chocolate chip ice cream?

What Kind of Mint To Use. Plain mint extract uses spearmint, which is much milder than peppermint. Peppermint extract contains significantly more menthol, which gives it a more intense flavor. For this reason, mint chocolate chip ice cream is traditionally made with plain mint extract.

Who makes the best chocolate chip ice cream?

In the chocolate chip category, the clear winner was Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Chocolate Chip. Our testers said it was “rich” and “the best,” with “big, nice chips.” One tester praised its “hard, chocolate chips, while others complained that the chips were “low quality (chalky)” and said the “chips ruin it.

Does ice cream have antifreeze in it?

Some of your favorite ice cream flavors from Breyer's and Stone Cold Creamery contain propylene glycol because it helps prevent ice crystals from developing, while Corona Extra adds it to its beer.

Is Soft Serve made of pig fat?

No. There is no pork fat in McDonald's soft serve.

Why is my homemade ice cream too hard?

Using too much sugar can cause the ice cream to become too hard also, but be sure to follow the recipe carefully because too little sugar can cause it to be too soft. If the ice cream is not churned fast enough, larger ice crystals can develop, causing the ice cream to become too hard when frozen.