Product and Mix for Taylor Machines
Q: Do you supply the mix as well as the machine?
A: Taylor Upstate has developed alliances with dairy mix companies all across New York State and frozen beverage distribution across the country. We will be happy to recommend the best mixes from your local dairy or frozen beverage mix from a distribution center that best fits your needs.
Q: Can I make my own soft serve mix?
A: While some customers may want to make their own soft serve mix, the problems usually out weigh the benefits. Problems with separation and product breakdown usually cause problems. Dairies and mix companies have the expertise to make soft serve mixes with the proper balance of sweeteners, emulsifiers and stabilizers to produce quality soft serve and shake. Powdered mixes are also available, which can be reconstituted with water.
Q: What are emulsifiers and what does it do to ice cream?
A: Emulsifiers allow products that consist of oils and water to stay mixed with minimal separation. For ice cream, emulsifiers help to create a finished product that is stiffer and dryer.
Q: What are stabilizers and what does it do to ice cream?
A: Stabilizers help with a smoother texture and ensure that the ice cream doesn’t melt as easily. In soft serve ice cream, stabilizers help prevent overbeating or product breakdown in the freezing cylinder.
Q: What is overrun?
A: Overrun is the amount of air that is introduced into the product before it is dispensed. Higher overrun has more air in the finished product, making it a fluffier, lighter product. Percentage of overrun equals percentage increase in the volume of the finished product.
Q: What is Milk Fat?
A: Milk fat, or butterfat, refers to the amount of fat content in a dairy product. The percentage (%) of milk fat translates into the percentage (%) of the weight of the product that is attributed to the milk fat. A typical ice cream shops in New York State uses a 10% butterfat mix for soft serve and up to 16% for hard dipped ice cream.
Q: Do you have a list of suppliers?
A: Yes, Since we cover almost the entire state of New York, the easiest way to get that list is to give us a call and we will be happy to assist you with your local supplier.
