June/July 2009 Test Your Eat-Q: Frozen Desserts

Nothing refreshes like a giant scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day. In the June/July issue of JBF Notes we explore the world of frozen desserts, uncovering secrets about custards and other frozen treats. Read on for the questions featured. Once you think you've got them solved, click through for the answers and your eat-q score.

1. Which of these educational programs is based in St. Louis, Missouri?
A. The Frozen Dessert Institute
B. The Ice Cream Academy
C. The College of Custard
D. The Institute for Ice Cream

2. The measure of the volume of air whipped into an ice cream mix is called what?
A. Airfat
B. The rudder
C. Overrun
D. Forced air

3. Frozen mousses, Bavarian creams, and frozen light custards are all examples of this type of dessert:
A. Gelati
B. Semifreddi
C. Sorbetti
D. Frutti

4. Spaghetteis—vanilla ice cream pressed through a potato ricer to create “noodles,” then topped with strawberry syrup “tomato sauce” and coconut shaving “Parmesan”—was invented where?
A. Italy
B. Australia
C. Japan
D. Germany

5. During WWII, the official US national nutrition program listed that ice cream should be eaten how often?
A. Twice per week
B. Every day
C. Once per month
D. Never

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