What is the difference between dairy and vegan ice cream mix?
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Dairy ice cream mixes are made with high-quality grass-fed cattle milk from Australia and New Zealand, delivering a rich, traditional cream flavour and luxurious mouthfeel. Vegan ice cream mixes are 100% plant-based — they contain no dairy and are mixed with any non-dairy milk (oat, almond, coconut, or other plant-based alternative). Both lines are GMO-free, Kosher, and Gluten-Free, and compatible with the same ice cream technologies. Select mixes are also Halal certified.
What is the difference between liquid ice cream mix and powder ice cream mix?
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Liquid mix is convenient upfront, but it takes up fridge space and doesn't last as long. Powdered versions give you more flexibility since you mix what you need, when you need it. That means less waste, easier storage, and better control over your inventory.
Which ice cream mix is best for commercial ice cream machines?
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All of the AussieBlends mixes have been tested in commercial ice cream machines, including Taylor, Stoelting, Carpigiani, Electro Freeze, and Spaceman. Most businesses prefer powdered mixes because they're easier to store, mix, and manage during busy hours. A well-formulated option runs smoothly through machines, maintains a consistent texture, and delivers reliable results without constant adjustments. Compatible with gravity-fed and pump-fed soft serve machines, batch freezers for gelato and hard ice cream, cold plate machines for rolled ice cream, and liquid nitrogen freezers.
Which ice cream technologies are compatible with AussieBlends mixes?
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All AussieBlends ice cream mixes are compatible with five technologies: gelato, hard ice cream, soft serve, rolled ice cream, and liquid nitrogen ice cream. The mixing ratio varies slightly by application — typically 3.0L of liquid per 1.5kg bag for gelato and hard ice cream, and 3.5–4.0L for soft serve.
What type of milk is used in the dairy mixes?
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AussieBlends dairy mixes use premium powdered milk from grass-fed cattle in Australia and New Zealand — the same grade used in infant formula production. The milk is GMO-free, contains no artificial additives, and is free from corn syrup. This is what delivers the clean, authentic flavour and velvety texture in every batch.
Do AussieBlends ice cream mixes contain corn syrup?
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No. AussieBlends mixes are corn-syrup-free across the entire product range. We use sugar as the sweetener — eliminating the bitter aftertaste associated with corn syrup-based mixes and delivering a cleaner, more authentic frozen dessert flavour.
Do you supply flavored ice cream mixes like vanilla or chocolate?
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Yes. Our own Dolce Delizia line includes a Decadent Vanilla Bean Paste plus gourmet pastes and fruit purées — pistachio, hazelnut, tiramisu, and more — produced specifically for gelato, ice cream, and frozen desserts for consistent taste and texture batch to batch. For chocolate and 50+ other profiles, use X-Flavors concentrated flavorings, added by the batch.
What are the benefits of buying ice cream mix in bulk?
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Buying in larger quantities helps lower your cost per serving by reducing the product cost with a discount and lowering shipping costs per box. It also cuts down on frequent ordering, which saves time and makes your overall operation feel a lot more manageable day to day.
How should ice cream mix be stored?
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Keep your mix in a cool, dry spot away from heat and moisture, below 25°C. AussieBlends ice cream mixes have an 18-month shelf life and require no refrigeration — they ship and store as a dry powder. Once prepared, store it properly and follow standard food safety practices to make sure everything stays fresh and safe to serve.
Can I try a sample before ordering a full case?
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Yes. AussieBlends offers full-sized sample bags for all ice cream mix products — the exact same product that ships in cases. Each sample gives you enough mix to prepare a complete batch, test it in your equipment, and evaluate flavour and texture before committing to a full order.