Goomba wrote:

> The local organic farmers market I've been ordering foods from has a dairy
> that offers "ice cream mix" that I've been curious about. When I've made
> ice cream (few times) I've made a custard first. Yet I get the impression
> I could just pour this stuff in, flavor it up a bit and churn and voila~!
> Is this common?? Have you ever used such a thing?? This is what they say
> about the item:
>
>> Enjoy homemade ice cream without all the intensive preparation! Mix made
>> with our milk and cream will come frozen, just thaw in the refrigerator.
>> Then add mix and a flavoring or fruit of your choice (strawberry, peach,
>> blueberry, blackberry, etc.)to your homemade ice cream maker. When it
>> reaches a thick smooth consistency, enjoy! Perfect for summer parties or
>> family nights!
>
> http://www.augusta.locallygrown.net/market/index/5682

My guess is that they're adding some kind of gum to the milk/cream mixture
to make it into "ice cream mix". It's a shame they aren't more specific
about it.

Bob