golfb4cruzing Posted July 24, 2014 #51 Share Posted July 24, 2014 They all are pretty much the same except the milk fat percentage. I used to run 13% mix in my machines. I doubt their is that high. Last I heard, DQ runs around that level as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishnyc Posted July 24, 2014 #52 Share Posted July 24, 2014 There are different grades of soft serve available. I'm sure Carnival uses a lower grade than some of the ice cream shops. We have two ice cream shops within a few miles of our house. One uses a higher grade than the other and you can really tell the difference. Very true. Recently I told DH that Mr. Softee quality seemed better than Carvel. I hadn't had either in years, then suddenly had both within a week. I was very surprised to learn days later that Mr. Softee is, in fact, higher quality than Carvel. The biggest thing that stood out to me was the Softee's mix uses cane sugar, and Carvel uses corn syrup. Makes a huge difference in mouthfeel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted July 25, 2014 #53 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I have a lactose intolerant friend, and she says she can eat all the soft serve she wants without problems.. I guess why they call it soft-serve, not ice cream!!! I eat the soft yogurt and love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana60 Posted July 25, 2014 #54 Share Posted July 25, 2014 my daughter, who craves soft serve daily , does not eat it on CCL she also says its icy like not smooth and creamy , i however eat hers and mine lol she does try it every time Just off the triumph yesterday. The soft serve ice cream there was delicious. Creamy, no ice crystals. Maybe it depends on how well the machines work not what is put in them? I like butter pecan scooped better but it was always melted by the time the waiters would get it to the table so the lido option was a good alternative especially if you wanted to make a milk shake or float or if you want a little ice cream on your brownie. I do wish they had nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted July 25, 2014 #55 Share Posted July 25, 2014 The only thing I know about the soft serve is that it keeps calling me back for more.:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted July 25, 2014 #56 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I love the yogurt. It's nice to know that I don't have to feel so guilty if I eat the ice cream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandatsea Posted July 25, 2014 #57 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I love the soft serve ice cream and make sure I know where the machines are on the first day. Usually two in the buffet area near the main pool and one on the back deck. I am usually there 2-3 times a day with a bowl... why waste a good cone :) Plus get a banana to make a banana split, yummy :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted July 25, 2014 #58 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I've heard you can get them at dinner for dessert. I am definitely going to try and get at least one sundae for dessert on the next cruise to try them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bptex Posted July 25, 2014 #59 Share Posted July 25, 2014 The ice crystals form when it converts from a liquid in bag form to the "cream" too slowly. I'd guess it's from the bags being at ambient temperatures instead of being at the verge of freezing when they go into the machines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfb4cruzing Posted July 25, 2014 #60 Share Posted July 25, 2014 The mix has to be refrigerated and has an expiration date, just like milk. The mix should chill and be ready as soft serve in approximately 2 minutes, if the machine are tuned properly. The machines do need to be down and sanitized periodically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted July 25, 2014 #61 Share Posted July 25, 2014 FYI - The ice cream they serve in the Steakhouse and in the MDR very good. This is what is in the frozen yogurt and the frozen dessert. If the food company won't call it ice cream, then I won't either.:D There you go right there! That's why it tastes so awful. It's chalky and icy and made of water and palm kernel oil and HFCS. I admit I've inhaled my fair share, however! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted July 31, 2014 #62 Share Posted July 31, 2014 FYI - The ice cream they serve in the Steakhouse and in the MDR very good. This is what is in the frozen yogurt and the frozen dessert. If the food company won't call it ice cream, then I won't either.:D I had a look at those cartons when a crew member as re-filling the machines and noticed that the ice cream ain't ice cream. At least the first ingredient in the yogurt is skim milk. But I do find it better than what RCCL puts in their machines. It has a yellowish color and tastes awful. On NCL and Celebrity you can get real hard-packed ice cream in the buffets. And both are excellent and come in a vareity of flavors. Even sugar free and sorbet. If you want that on Carnival you have to eat in the mdr and you don't get the variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpmljm Posted August 12, 2014 Author #63 Share Posted August 12, 2014 OK...just off Pride yesterday and it seems I have to "eat" my words. The soft serve was actually good on this cruise. I was shocked. It was creamy and not at all icy. It had a good taste as well. Go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyrose Posted August 12, 2014 #64 Share Posted August 12, 2014 OK...just off Pride yesterday and it seems I have to "eat" my words. The soft serve was actually good on this cruise. I was shocked. It was creamy and not at all icy. It had a good taste as well. Go figure! It's nice to see someone on these boards with a mature attitude that is willing to "eat" their words. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzincindy1977 Posted August 12, 2014 #65 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I personally like the soft serve and so does my family. The first time on the Fantasy my brother n law couldn't stay away from it lol! 😁 I'm looking forward to eating some soon 😉 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted August 12, 2014 #66 Share Posted August 12, 2014 There is a very good chance that the soft serve is a completely non-dairy product. Which would explain it's taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKIA Posted August 12, 2014 #67 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) OK...just off Pride yesterday and it seems I have to "eat" my words. The soft serve was actually good on this cruise. I was shocked. It was creamy and not at all icy. It had a good taste as well. Go figure! I totally agree! I just got off the Liberty (which was the ship I tried the ice cream on the first time when I didn't care for it) and it was much better than before. Maybe they changed providers. Edited August 12, 2014 by MissKIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloafsfan Posted August 12, 2014 #68 Share Posted August 12, 2014 There is a very good chance that the soft serve is a completely non-dairy product. Which would explain it's taste. According to the picture posted it does have dairy - nonfat milk solids, buttermilk powder and whey powder - all of which are dairy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSRoberts Posted August 12, 2014 #69 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I had a look at those cartons when a crew member as re-filling the machines and noticed that the ice cream ain't ice cream. This is simply due to FDA definitions. You will never see a food manufacturer refer to any form of soft serve as "ice cream." In order to be called "ice cream" a product must contain at least 10% butterfat. However, butterfat causes the product to harden more (think of how hard a stick of butter is in the fridge), so soft serve mixes generally have less fat than ice cream, usually 5-6%. However, that places it in a bit of a donut hole. The FDA also has a classification called "low fat ice cream" but that can't contain more than 2.6% butter fat. So, soft serve is in a bit of a quandary. The simply choose to call it "frozen dessert" which is the general term the FDA uses for all such products. That isn't to say Carnival's soft serve is at all natural. The ingredients show it is is pretty nasty. Still, when I'm sweating my dangly bits off in the Caribbean sun and want a quick cool treat, I grab a bowl. A few servings are no big deal. I just wouldn't eat too much. You can always get real ice cream off the dessert menu in the main dining room. I am just glad it's an option when I want a cool treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted August 12, 2014 #70 Share Posted August 12, 2014 According to the picture posted it does have dairy - nonfat milk solids, buttermilk powder and whey powder - all of which are dairy. I haven't seen the picture. I do know that it isn't ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocF Posted August 12, 2014 #71 Share Posted August 12, 2014 When I was a kid, we had Dairy Queen as new additions to our city. We referred to these as "slop stations". As soft serve goes, the stuff that Carnival has is not bad. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 12, 2014 #72 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Recently on another thread about food allergies someone posted pictures of two types with ingredients. More ingredients than I care to see in ice cream so dont think I will be having it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted August 12, 2014 #73 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I think ice milk is probably more correct than ice cream. Which ever it is we like it. We like the choc/vanilla swirled. Don't get me wrong, its NOT the french pot style ice cream from Graeters in Cincinnati that we are used to. But it'll do in a pinch. I agree with you. It may not be the best, but we still enjoy it after lunch and maybe in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted August 12, 2014 #74 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Sparky, You forgot the before lunch visit too... :) And definitely mid-afternoon and maybe during the show or comedy club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampasgrumpy Posted August 12, 2014 #75 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I'm not sure what it is, but I do know I only eat it for special occasions... like after breakfast, mid-morning, after lunch, mid-afternoon, early evening since I do late dining, after dinner, and then I usually have some on my late night pre-bedtime walk. Other than that I usually just leave it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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