Frozen aerated confections and methods for production thereof

Abstract

A frozen aerated confection is provided, comprising water; a fat component in an amount of 2 to 12% by weight of the frozen aerated confection wherein at least 35% by weight of the fatty acids in the fat component are polyunsaturated; less than 0.04% emulsifier by weight of the frozen confection; milk protein; and sweetener; characterised in that the frozen aerated confection has an overrun of from 60 to 200%. A process for producing such a frozen aerated confection is also provided, the process comprising producing a mix; homogenising and pasteurising the mix; freezing and aerating the mix in an ice cream freezer, characterised in that the frozen aerated confection is drawn from the freezer at a temperature below −4.0° C.

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