Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder | Machine Ice Cream Mix with Milk and Cream

What Is Soft Ice Cream Powder?

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder is a specialized ready-to-use mix designed for producing machine-made soft ice cream or Soft Ice Cream. Made with full-fat milk, cream, and Zarrin Shad’s proprietary formulation, this product creates a soft, creamy, light, and consistent texture in the final ice cream.

After formulation, the liquid mixture is dried using spray-drying technology and converted into a stable powder. This process makes the product easier to store, transport, and use. Manufacturers can prepare the base required for machine-made ice cream without having to source milk, cream, and other major raw materials separately.

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder is currently available in two flavors: vanilla and cocoa. Additional flavors can also be developed according to market requirements or customer specifications.

Why Use a Ready-Made Ice Cream Mix?

Producing soft ice cream from milk, cream, sweeteners, stabilizers, and other ingredients requires precise measurement and continuous control of raw materials. Even small changes in ingredient ratios can affect the final product’s taste, texture, overrun, and overall quality.

A ready-made ice cream powder eliminates much of this complexity from the production process. The main ingredients are incorporated into a uniform powdered blend, and the user only needs to add a specified amount of water or milk, heat and cool the mixture, and transfer it to the ice cream machine.

This feature is particularly valuable for ice cream shops, cafés, tourism facilities, food courts, and semi-industrial production units, as it speeds up preparation and makes the production results more predictable.

Base Ingredients of Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder is formulated using full-fat milk and cream as its base ingredients. These ingredients contribute to the dairy flavor, creamy mouthfeel, and desirable texture of the final product.

Unlike some base powders that require additional milk, cream, or multiple raw materials to complete the formulation, this product is designed as a ready-to-use mix. For an economical preparation method, it can be prepared with water. For a richer dairy flavor, it can also be combined with milk.

The exact type and percentage of ingredients are determined according to the production formulation and technical specifications of each order.

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder Mixing Ratio

One of the key advantages of this product is its suitable yield during preparation.

To prepare the ice cream mix:

1 kg of soft ice cream powder
3 kg of water

are combined to produce approximately 4 kg of ice cream mix in total.

Therefore, the powder-to-water mixing ratio is 1:3.

This ratio allows each kilogram of powder to produce a suitable amount of prepared mix while making raw material cost management easier for shops and production facilities.

The final amount of ice cream available for serving may vary slightly depending on the type of machine, overrun level, machine settings, and production conditions.

How to Prepare Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder

For a consistent texture and optimal results, the preparation process should be carried out carefully.

Step 1: Mix the Powder with Water

Mix 1 kg of Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder with 3 kg of water. To achieve a richer dairy flavor, part or all of the water can be replaced with milk. However, using water is the more economical preparation method.

The mixture should be thoroughly mixed until the powder is completely dispersed in the liquid and no dry lumps remain.

Step 2: Heat the Mixture

Heat the mixture at approximately 70–80°C (158–176°F) for about 20–30 minutes, while continuously stirring.

During this stage, prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom or burning, and ensure that the temperature is distributed as evenly as possible throughout the mixture.

Step 3: Cool the Mixture

After heating, cool the mixture. Once the initial temperature has decreased, it is recommended to place the mixture in a refrigerator so that it is completely chilled before being transferred to the ice cream machine.

Using a properly chilled mixture can help improve texture formation and machine performance.

Step 4: Transfer to the Ice Cream Machine

Once completely cooled, pour the mixture into a soft ice cream machine or soft-serve cone ice cream machine and continue the production process according to the machine’s settings and operating instructions.

The soft ice cream is ready to serve immediately after dispensing from the machine.

Should Soft Ice Cream Powder Be Prepared with Water or Milk?

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder can be prepared with either water or milk.

Using Water

More economical
Reduces the production cost per kilogram of ice cream
Simplifies the sourcing and storage of raw materials
Suitable for high-volume daily production

Using Milk

Provides a richer dairy flavor
Creates a stronger milky and creamy mouthfeel
Suitable for businesses looking for a more premium flavor profile

The producer can select the most suitable preparation method based on the final product’s pricing, target market, and desired flavor profile.

What Type of Ice Cream Machine Is Zarrin Shad Powder Suitable For?

This product is designed for use in soft-serve ice cream machines and cone ice cream machines.

In these machines, the mixture is simultaneously cooled, mixed, and aerated. This process produces a soft and light ice cream that can be served immediately after dispensing.

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder is not designed for producing soft ice cream in household freezers or without specialized equipment. To achieve the intended texture, volume, and shape, a dedicated soft ice cream machine is required.

What Is the Difference Between Soft Ice Cream and Hard Ice Cream?

Soft and hard ice cream differ in terms of storage temperature, texture, overrun, serving method, and type of presentation.

Feature	Soft Ice Cream	Hard Ice Cream
Texture	Soft, light, and creamy	Firmer and denser
Serving method	Served immediately after dispensing from the machine	Served after freezing and storage
Serving temperature	Typically around -4 to -6°C	Served and stored at lower temperatures
Storage temperature	Stored inside the machine for daily consumption	Approximately -18 to -25°C
Overrun	Generally higher	Generally lower with a denser texture
Type of serving	Soft-serve cones and immediate serving	Packaged retail products or scooped ice cream
Shelf life	Intended for rapid consumption after production	Longer storage due to deep freezing
Required equipment	Soft ice cream machine	Freezer and hard ice cream production equipment

During production, air is incorporated into the structure of soft ice cream, making it lighter and increasing its volume. Hard ice cream, on the other hand, is frozen and stored at much lower temperatures, resulting in a denser texture and longer storage life.

What Is Overrun in Ice Cream?

During ice cream production, a certain amount of air is incorporated into the mixture. The increase in volume resulting from the incorporation of air is known as Overrun.

Overrun affects several characteristics of the final product, including:

Texture and perceived lightness
Final ice cream volume
Mouthfeel
Melting rate
Production yield and economic efficiency

Soft ice cream generally has a lighter texture and higher overrun than denser types of ice cream. However, the exact overrun level depends largely on the type of machine, its settings, and production conditions.

Available Flavors

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder is currently available in two main flavors:

Vanilla Soft Ice Cream Powder

Vanilla is one of the most widely consumed and popular flavors for soft ice cream. It can be served on its own or combined with sauces, chocolate, fruit, nuts, and various toppings.

Cocoa Soft Ice Cream Powder

The cocoa formulation is designed to produce soft ice cream with a chocolate flavor. It can be served on its own or used alongside the vanilla formulation in two-hopper soft ice cream machines.

Additional flavors can also be developed and produced according to customer requirements and order volume. Flavors such as strawberry, saffron, banana, coffee, and other customized flavors can be considered as part of future product development.

Benefits of Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder

Easy Preparation

The product is supplied as a ready-made mix. There is no need to separately add cream, full-fat milk, stabilizers, or other major formulation components when preparing the ice cream base.

Suitable Economic Yield

Combining 1 kg of powder with 3 kg of water produces approximately 4 kg of ice cream mix. This ratio helps businesses better control their raw material costs.

Consistent Quality

The powdered formulation and controlled production process ensure that the ingredients are distributed uniformly throughout each package, helping provide greater consistency between production batches.

Suitable for Industrial and Semi-Industrial Production

The powder can be used by ice cream shops, cafés, food courts, hotels, recreational facilities, and semi-industrial production units.

Reduced Cold-Chain Requirements

The powdered form of the product reduces the need to transport and store liquid milk and cream before preparation. This can help reduce cold-storage requirements and raw material transportation costs.

However, once the powder has been mixed with water or milk, the prepared mixture must be stored according to applicable hygiene and temperature requirements.

Customization Options

The formulation, flavor, and certain product characteristics can be reviewed and adjusted according to the producer’s requirements and order volume.

Advantages of Using Ice Cream Powder Instead of Separate Raw Materials

Producing ice cream from individual raw materials requires the purchase and storage of milk, cream, sugar, stabilizers, emulsifiers, flavorings, and other ingredients. Each ingredient must also be incorporated into the formulation at an accurate ratio.

Using a ready-made ice cream powder can provide the following advantages:

Fewer raw materials are required
Reduced risk of human error during weighing
Easier operator training
Shorter preparation time
Better quality control
Faster production during peak hours
Better predictability of the final product cost

These advantages are particularly important for businesses with multiple branches or companies that want to provide ice cream with consistent taste and quality across different points of sale.

Applications of Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder

This product is suitable for use in:

Ice cream shops
Cafés
Food courts
Hotels and restaurants
Banquet halls and catering facilities
Amusement parks and recreational centers
Supermarkets and chain stores
Semi-industrial ice cream production units
Businesses equipped with soft-serve ice cream machines

Important Tips for Better Results

To achieve the desired texture and flavor, the following recommendations should be followed:

Measure the powder and water ratio accurately.
Stir the mixture continuously during heating.
Avoid excessive direct heat and prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom.
Make sure the mixture is completely cooled before transferring it to the machine.
Ensure that the machine’s hopper is clean and properly chilled.
Adjust the machine settings according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not leave the prepared mixture at room temperature for extended periods.
Follow proper hygiene procedures when preparing the mixture and cleaning the machine.

chemical analysis of ice cream powder

ingredients	amount
moisture	Max 4%
Mechanical Impurities	B
Ash	Max 1,5%
Fat	Min 6,7%
Acidity	Max 0.15%
Glucose	Max 19%
Protein	Min 8%
Sucrose	Max 48%
Lactose	Min 9,5%

Why Choose Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder?

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder is produced using a proprietary formulation based on full-fat milk and cream. It is designed for businesses looking for easy preparation, desirable dairy flavor, a soft and creamy texture, and consistent quality in machine-made soft ice cream production.

Its 1:3 mixing ratio, reduced need for separately sourced major raw materials, preparation flexibility with water or milk, and potential for developing additional flavors make it a suitable option for soft ice cream production at different scales.

Conclusion

Zarrin Shad Soft Ice Cream Powder is a ready-made mix designed for producing machine-made soft ice cream. It is formulated with full-fat milk, cream, and a specialized formulation before being converted into powder using spray-drying technology.

Each 1 kg of powder is mixed with 3 kg of water, producing approximately 4 kg of ice cream mix. After heating at approximately 70–80°C, cooling, and transferring the mixture to a soft-serve ice cream machine, the final product is ready to serve with a soft, light, and creamy texture.

The product is currently available in vanilla and cocoa flavors, with the possibility of developing additional flavors and customizing the formulation according to customer requirements.

For samples, technical specifications, wholesale purchasing conditions, and pricing for Zarrin Shad Vanilla or Cocoa Soft Ice Cream Powder, contact our sales team.

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