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ailsagirl

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3. I think I solved the mystery

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Mon Nov 25, 2024, 09:03 PM

Nov 25

Last edited Tue Nov 26, 2024, 03:30 AM - Edit history (1)

"Vanilla ice cream appears white because the primary ingredients in its base, like milk and cream, are naturally white, while the small amount of brown vanilla extract used is diluted enough to not significantly change the color."

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Something to ponder. Why is vanilla ice cream white, when vanilla extract is brown. Thought someone here would know. [View all] debm55 Nov 25 OP

one suspects vanilla ice cream is slightly off white nt msongs Nov 25 #1

Thank you Could be possible debm55 Nov 25 #4

To distinguish it from chocolate ice cream? catbyte Nov 25 #2

Could happen if too much vanilla extract is added, I agree. debm55 Nov 25 #5

I think I solved the mystery ailsagirl Nov 25 #3

I think you got it. debm55 Nov 25 #6

All I know True Dough Nov 25 #7

How do you know not to eat it? Let's see,,,, you tasted it. like the paint chipHAHAHAHAHAHHAH Love it. debm55 Nov 25 #8

My taste buds True Dough Nov 25 #9

I don't know but, FirstLight Nov 25 #10

That sounds good, debm55 Nov 25 #11