Abstract
The effects of citrus fibre on the physical, chemical and sensory properties of ice cream were evaluated. Three types of ice creams were compared; ice creams with stabiliser/emulsifier (0.4%, 0.8% and 1.2%), ice creams with citrus fibre (0.4%, 0.8% and 1.2%) and ice creams with 0.4% stabiliser/emulsifier and citrus fibre (0.4%, 0.8% and 1.2%). Citrus fibre as a single stabiliser could not improve the viscosity, overrun and sensory properties of ice cream samples, but had a positive effect on the melting resistance. A combination of citrus fibre and stabiliser/emulsifier produced desirable ice cream properties.