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Frosty Formulations: The Chemistry of Ice Cream

We all have our favorite ice cream flavors, but what really makes good ice cream is the texture — and what makes good texture is chemistry. For any pint of ice cream you’ve ever opened there was a scientist (like me!) figuring out emulsion and coalescence, fat globules and ice crystals, and how to use chemistry to create that perfect mouth feel. 

You can learn more about my job as an ice cream scientist and the chemistry of ice cream in the video above, courtesy of Chemistry Shorts(TM) by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. Check it out!

Produced and edited by Day's Edge Productions.

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Ice Cream Sundays with Dr. Maya!

Get ready to SCREAM for ice cream! - No-Churn Cookies & Screams ice cream! Recipe coming soon!

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The Sweet Life of Dr. Maya

Ice cream Scientist | motivational Speaker | world traveler

Dr. Maya at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ice Cream Scientist™ Dr. Maya Warren earned her PhD in Food Science, specializing in the microstructure, sensorial, and behavioral properties of frozen aerated desserts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Maya and her friend and former lab mate, Dr. Amy DeJong are the winning duo (#SweetScientists) from the 25th season of the Emmy Award winning reality show, The Amazing Race. 

In 2021, she co-founded Ice Cream for Change (icecreamforchange.org) - a platform of ice cream makers and lovers advocating for social change and civic action, alongside Miss Mona Lipson. Dr. Maya is also the creator and host of Ice Cream Sundays with Dr. Maya (Instagram Live) where she brings people of all ages together and teaches how to make No-Churn Ice Cream right at home (inspired by quarantine 2020). 

Currently, Dr. Maya owns IC3 CRM CONSULTING LLC - an international consulting company specializing in the art and science of frozen aerated desserts (you know, ice cream and all of its close cousins!). From the creation of new flavors to formulation development and manufacturing on a global scale, Dr. Maya has the scoop! Dr. Maya also delivers various keynote addresses for schools and organizations across the globe…leaving people smiling and full of joy! 

So, Why Ice Cream?

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“How and why did you decide to get a PhD in ice cream?!?!” This is often a question that Dr. Maya gets asked from people who are amazed with curiosity that she is an expert in ice cream - every kids dream, right?! Dr. Maya is simply in love with everything about ice cream - from its sweet science to the way it brings people together like no other food can! During her second year of graduate school, she fell in love with the science of it and has never looked back. She enjoys sharing her passion for ice cream with others - whether 5 or 85 years old, people can understand part of the science of this sweet and creamy treat. Dr. Maya is committed to inspiring the world through ice cream by doing what she loves and loving what she does every day…and what better way to do that than with ice cream?

Check out the links below to learn more on the science of ice cream, tasty recipes you can make at home, and the amazing places ice cream has taken Dr. Maya!

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Learn more about science behind your favorite treat—from what makes a good flavor to the intriguing science of ice cream.

02. REcipes
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Want to make your own ice cream? Check out some of Dr. Maya’s favorite recipes to make yourself. No ice cream machine needed for the No-Churn recipes!

03. scoops of joy
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COMING SOON!!!! Places where you can get delicious scoops around the world.

 
 

The Joy of Ice Cream’s Texture

Listen as Dr. Maya talks about the importance of ice cream texture and why ice cream is loved for more than just its flavor!

Credit: History (A&E Networks)

Credit: History (A&E Networks)

 

Check out Dr. Maya on Modern Marvels!

We all scream for ice cream when Adam Richman visits the legendary Turkey Hill Dairy to see how they make their famous frosty treat for the masses! Then, sneak a peek into Dreyers's flavor development process. And the last bite is the best when we find out how Joy Cone bakes over 2-billion ice cream cones per year. From the cow to Carvel, from soft serve to sprinkles, discover how your favorite sweet treat comes to be, and the epic history behind it!

 
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Adventure of a Lifetime!

The Amazing Race

 
 
 

The Amazing Race & Travel

While competing on the Emmy Award winning reality show, The Amazing Race (Season 25), Dr. Maya was able to travel the world, with her former lab mate and friend, Dr. Amy DeJong. They traveled to 10 countries, 4 continents, visited over 20 cities, and became the 3rd female-female team to win The Amazing Race!  She continues to live out her love for travel and ice cream as she travels the world teaching, developing, creating, and eating her favorite treat. She is continuously inspired by the places and people she meets and is excited to continue to share her love for travel and ice cream with the world.

Learn more about her travels, and follow Dr. Maya as she goes around the world.

 
 
 

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