Some folks have discovered that ice cream can stay solid at room temperature, which may be due to the addition of emulsifiers and stabilizers. The process of making ice cream, in fact, is quite simple, and parents may want to consider making their own ice cream to promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
Natural ice cream consists only of fresh cream, milk, and sugar, with simple ingredients. However, to prevent melting during transport, commercial ice cream manufacturers add emulsifiers and stabilizers to keep the structure stable and prevent the separation of oil and water. As a result, compared to natural ingredients, it requires more heat to melt.
Although both emulsifiers and stabilizers are legal additives approved by the government, long-term accumulation may still affect health, causing liver and kidney burden, disrupting detoxification and metabolic functions, and even leading to allergies, bone disease, and vascular calcification.
Additionally, commercial ice cream products are high in sugar, fat, and calories, which may lead to obesity in children. If consumed before meals, ice cream may also reduce appetite and make it difficult for children to eat a regular meal. It is recommended that parents serve ice cream as a dessert after meals to avoid overconsumption.
It's challenging to find ice cream that doesn't contain emulsifiers and stabilizers in stores. But, making homemade ice cream is actually quite simple. Frozen mango can be pureed in a juicer, producing a similar taste and texture to ice cream that's both safe and healthy. With some milk, fresh cream, and other raw ingredients, heating, stirring, and freezing, homemade ice cream is almost identical to commercially available ice cream.
Although homemade ice cream is a relatively healthy way to cool down on a hot day, the temperature of ice products is often too low and may irritate a child's bronchial tubes, causing coughing, discomfort in the throat, and gastrointestinal issues, disrupting digestion and absorption. Even if you make your own ice cream, it's crucial to control how much and how often your children consume it to maintain their overall health.
