Testing fish oil in ice cream
In this activity, students add fish oil to ice cream and carry out sensory testing to identify the effect on taste and smell.
Adding fish oil to ice cream
Researchers at Riddet Institute have tried adding the emulsion to a variety of different food types to show the food industry that it can be used in a range of products. By adding it to ice cream, they have shown it can be added to frozen products.
Purpose
Adding fish oil to ice cream
Researchers at Riddet Institute have tried adding the emulsion to a variety of different food types to show the food industry that it can be used in a range of products. By adding it to ice cream, they have shown it can be added to frozen products.
This activity will allow students to appreciate that adding fish oil to foods affects their taste and shelf life. This provides a lead in to help them understand factors that may have influenced the development of microencapsulation technology. The activity also introduces the principles of sensory testing.
Keywords
Fish oil, omega-3, sensory testing, taste testing.
