Breaking Down the Ingredients: **What's in ice cream that isn't in milk?**
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By U.S. federal regulation, ice cream must contain a minimum of 10% milk fat, a standard which immediately distinguishes it from plain milk. This fat, along with a complex mix of other ingredients, answers the question of **what's in ice cream that isn't in milk?** While milk is the foundational component, its transformation into a creamy frozen dessert requires a few key culinary and chemical additions.