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Question
Give the reason for the following:
Gelatin is added to ice creams.
Solution 1
To stabilize ice creams.
Solution 2
Gelatin is an emulsifier that is added to ice cream to stabilise the emulsion and give it a soft texture and a fresh look. The emulsifying action also prevents crystallisation in ice cream by reducing the water content. Hence, the emulsion ice cream is stabilised by adding gelatin to it.
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