Learn the Secret Behind Irresistible Food Creations | How It’s Made | Science Channel

Science Channel・2 minutes read

Sundaes were created in the 1880s due to restrictions on ice cream sodas, now produced in individual servings, and the production process involves a White Base Mix, freezing, dispensing soft vanilla ice cream, adding chocolate fudge sauce, whipped topping, and chocolates. Cactus pears are harvested in California and processed into puree, vacuum-packed haggis lasts longer, and variations like microwavable versions and vegetarian options are available.

Insights

  • Sundaes originated in the 1880s due to the ban on ice cream sodas on Sundays, leading to the creation of a new treat called the sundae.
  • The production process of ice cream sundaes involves a meticulous series of steps, from creating a White Base Mix to freezing the ice cream, adding chocolate fudge syrup, whipped topping, and chocolate chunks, before packaging them at a rapid rate of 1440 cups every 15 minutes.

Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free

Recent questions

  • How did the tradition of sundaes begin?

    Sundaes originated in the 1880s due to the ban on ice cream sodas on Sundays, leading to the creation of a new treat called the sundae.

  • What is the process of making ice cream sundaes?

    The production of ice cream sundaes at the Sunday Factory begins with a White Base Mix, which is a blend of fresh cream, milk, and sweeteners. Yellow coloring and vanilla extract are added before freezing into soft ice cream. The ice cream is then dispensed into individual cups, topped with chocolate fudge syrup, whipped topping, and chocolate chunks.

  • How are cactus pears processed for consumption?

    Cactus pears, also known as prickly pears, are harvested in the Salinas Valley in California and processed into puree. The fruit undergoes washing, drying, sorting, crushing, and juice extraction before being packaged for sale to the food and beverage industry.

  • What is the shelf life of vacuum-packed haggis?

    Vacuum packing extends haggis shelf life from 7 to 10 days to four weeks.

  • What variations of haggis are available?

    The company offers variations like a one-minute microwavable version, canapé format, and vegetarian haggis.

Related videos

Summary

00:00

The Sundae Factory: From Harvest to Freezer

  • Sundaes originated in the 1880s due to the ban on ice cream sodas on Sundays, leading to the creation of a new treat called the sundae.
  • Ice cream sundaes are now pre-made and frozen in individual servings, eliminating the need to wait for this decadent dessert.
  • The production of ice cream sundaes at the Sunday Factory begins with a White Base Mix, which is a blend of fresh cream, milk, and sweeteners.
  • Yellow coloring and vanilla extract are added to the White Base Mix before it undergoes a freezing process to become soft ice cream.
  • Individual size sundae cups move along the production line, where precise amounts of soft vanilla ice cream are pumped into them by an ice cream dispenser.
  • Chocolate fudge sauce is prepared by mixing skim milk, sweeteners, and cocoa, which is then cooled overnight to thicken into a rich chocolate fudge syrup.
  • The chocolate fudge syrup is dispensed onto the vanilla ice cream in the cups, followed by whipped topping and semi-sweet chocolate chunks for the final touch.
  • The frozen sundaes are sent through an icy blast of air, packaged into cardboard boxes, and produced at a rate of 1440 cups every 15 minutes.
  • Cactus pears, also known as prickly pears, are harvested in the Salinas Valley in California from late August to early April when their skin turns red.
  • The cactus pears are processed into puree, with the fruit passing through various stages including washing, drying, sorting, crushing, and extracting juice before being packaged and sold to the food and beverage industry.

19:10

"Vacuum packing extends haggis shelf life"

  • Vacuum packing extends haggis shelf life from 7 to 10 days to four weeks
  • Packaged haggis is placed in hot water, causing bags to shrink and thicken by 25%
  • Company offers variations like one minute microwavable version, canapé format, and vegetarian haggis
Channel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatarChannel avatar

Try it yourself — It’s free.