Frozen custard is quite the novelty dessert. Since it is prepared in and dispensed from a machine, it often is seen as fancier than typical, scooped ice cream. Its soft texture is also really appealing. However, making frozen custard from scratch is pretty time-consuming, so most ice cream shops buy and use pre-made mixes that they then freeze and dispense in-house. If you decide to take this route, here are some tips for effectively buying, serving, and using frozen custard mix. 

Taste a brand before you buy it

Not all frozen custard is the same. Some brands have different flavors and textures than others. As such, it is a good idea to taste a brand before you buy it. Since tasting the mix is not really the same as tasting it when it's been prepared and frozen, this often means you need to buy one carton, prepare it, and see what you think. Have some of your employees or friends taste the custard too. If they like the brand, then you're set to buy a larger quantity and start selling it. If they don't like the brand, look for a different one to try.

Check the expiration dates

Custard mix does contain dairy products, and as such, it won't last forever. Some brands that come frozen may last longer than those that come refrigerated. Still, it is important to check the expiration dates to ensure you're not using any custard mix past its period of freshness. If you don't go through the mix very quickly, make sure you don't buy more than you can use by the expiration date.

Be careful with flavorings

Often, an ice cream shop will buy a lot of vanilla custard mix, and they will add their own flavorings to make that custard mix into their own creations. This approach can be fun, but you do need to be careful what you add to the mix. Since it is typically dairy-based, adding anything with too much acid may cause it to break or curdle. Lemon juice, therefore, isn't usually a good mix-in. Always try a new mix-in or flavoring in a small batch to make sure it all works out. Then, you can add it to the larger batch if it does work out.

With the tips above, you should have good results when buying, stocking, and using frozen custard mix. Contact a local service to learn more about frozen custard mix.