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How to Use Your Itaberco Flavor Compound Samples

Thank you for ordering your Itaberco Sample Kit! Whether you're working with our Flavor Compounds for the first time or exploring something new, here are a few tips and best practices to help you get the most out of your samples.

Getting Started

What’s in Your Sample?

Each sample jar contains approximately 120–140 grams of Flavor Compound. Depending on your test batch size and recommended usage rate, you may need more than one sample jar of the same flavor.

Storage & Shelf Life

Flavor Compounds are shelf-stable, even after opening.
Do not refrigerate. Refrigeration can actually decrease shelf life.
Flavor Compounds can have a shelf life of up to two years. Always refer to the expiration date printed on your sample label.

Recommended Starting Usage Rates

Flavor Compound Type	Recommended Usage
Most Flavor Compounds	3–5% of finished recipe
Nut-Based Compounds & Pastes	6–10% of finished recipe

These percentages are recommended starting points. Adjust based on your desired flavor intensity, formulation, and application.

How to Incorporate Your Samples

1) Start with your existing recipe.

Determine your total batch weight and calculate the amount of Flavor Compound needed.

2) Add your Flavor Compound.

Incorporate it as one of the final steps in your recipe.

3) Mix thoroughly.

Stir or blend until the Flavor Compound is fully incorporated.

4) Taste and adjust.

Start at the lower end of the recommended usage range and increase as needed.

You can always add more flavor, but you can't take it back out! Start small, taste, and adjust until you've reached your desired flavor profile.

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Every application is a little different. Our culinary team has developed and tested hundreds of recipes to inspire you and to help you achieve the best results when incorporating Flavor Compounds into frozen desserts, beverages, and pastry applications.

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How to Make Frozen Yogurt: Tart, Customizable & Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt

Itaberco Frozen Yogurt Mixes & Flavor Compounds

Learn how to make three styles of frozen yogurt using Itaberco Frozen Yogurt Mixes: classic Tart Frozen Yogurt, customizable Neutral Frozen Yogurt, and plant-based Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt. In this step-by-step tutorial, Chef Steve walks through the batching, blending, resting, and freezing process for each base, along with options for adjusting richness and creating custom flavors. Each Itaberco Frozen Yogurt Mix is formulated to provide the proper balance of sugars, solids, sweeteners, and stabilizers, giving operators a consistent foundation while leaving room for flavor creativity. Pair each base with Itaberco Flavor Compounds, toppings, sauces, and fruit fillings to create everything from nostalgic frozen yogurt flavors to more modern, signature menu concepts.

Classic Tart Frozen Yogurt

Create a rich, naturally tart frozen yogurt, or incorporate fresh yogurt for a creamier texture and more traditional yogurt profile.

Ingredients:

1 gallon whole milk
Itaberco Tart Frozen Yogurt Mix
Optional: Up to 900 g plain fresh yogurt

Instructions:

Step 1: Combine the ingredients.

➤ Add the Itaberco Tart Frozen Yogurt Mix to 1 gallon of whole milk.

Step 2: Optional: Add fresh yogurt.

➤ For a creamier texture and stronger yogurt profile, replace up to 900 g of the whole milk with plain fresh yogurt.

Step 3: Blend for at least 90 seconds

➤ Using an immersion blender, blend continuously for a minimum of 90 seconds. This fully incorporates the mix and properly hydrates the sweeteners and stabilizers.

Step 4: Cover and chill.

➤ Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours. The mixture will naturally thicken as the stabilizers fully hydrate.

Step 5: Reblend before freezing.

➤ Blend the chilled mixture again to ensure everything is fully incorporated.

Step 5: Freeze in your soft serve machine.

➤ Pour the mixture into the hopper and process according to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

Customizable Neutral Frozen Yogurt

Itaberco Neutral Frozen Yogurt Mix creates a light, classic frozen yogurt base that can be served as-is or customized with Flavor Compounds to create signature flavors.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Step 1: Choose your milk.

➤ Combine the Neutral Frozen Yogurt Mix with 1 gallon of skim milk* for a lighter, nostalgic frozen yogurt profile.

*For a richer and creamier texture, use 1 gallon of whole milk instead.

Step 2: Add flavor if desired.

➤ Customize the base with an Itaberco Flavor Compound. Try familiar profiles such as Peach or Strawberry, or create more distinctive flavors such as Vanilla, Brown Butter or Ube.

Step 3: Blend for at least 90 seconds

➤ Using an immersion blender, blend continuously for a minimum of 90 seconds. This fully incorporates the mix and properly hydrates the sweeteners and stabilizers.

Step 4: Cover and chill.

➤ Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours. The mixture will naturally thicken as the stabilizers fully hydrate.

Step 5: Reblend before freezing.

➤ Blend the chilled mixture again to ensure everything is fully incorporated.

Step 5: Freeze in your soft serve machine.

➤ Pour the mixture into the hopper and process according to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.

Plant-Based Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt

Create a light, plant-based frozen yogurt using Itaberco Neutral Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt Mix and water, or use oat milk for a richer and creamier finished product.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

Step 1: Choose your milk.

➤ Combine the Dairy-Free Frozen Yogurt Mix with 1 gallon of water for a lighter frozen yogurt.

*For a richer and creamier texture, use 1 gallon o

Step 2: Customize the flavor.

➤ Pair the base with Itaberco Flavor Compounds. Fruit flavors such as Sour Cherry or Passion Fruit create bright, refreshing options, while oat milk pairs especially well with more indulgent profiles such as Cinnamon Roll or Espresso.

Step 3: Blend for at least 90 seconds

➤ Using an immersion blender, blend continuously for a minimum of 90 seconds. This fully incorporates the mix and properly hydrates the sweeteners and stabilizers.

Step 4: Cover and chill.

➤ Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or up to 24 hours. The mixture will naturally thicken as the stabilizers fully hydrate.

Step 5: Reblend before freezing.

➤ Blend the chilled mixture again to ensure everything is fully incorporated.

Step 5: Freeze in your soft serve machine.

➤ Pour the mixture into the hopper and process according to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions.