The ice creams were tasted “blind” by our panel and ranged across standard, premium, and low-fat ice creams available from supermarkets. The panel was looking for appearance, body and texture, flavour, and that “melt in the mouth” sensation. 

  • Kay McMath
    Expert in sensory evaluation. Chief Judge at the New Zealand Ice Cream Awards.
  • Aaron Pooch
    Sales and Business Category Manager, Tetrapak. Twelve years' experience in the New Zealand, Irish and US dairy industries.
  • Joanna Boese
    Experienced sensory technologist. As a keen home cook, she is more than happy to consume the best ice cream New Zealand can offer.

See the Tasting results for details of all the ice creams tasted and how they rated.

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