VIDEO: From Cow to Cone, the Making of Ice Cream

No matter the time of year, indulging in a bowl of creamy ice cream never seems to go out of fashion. As part of National Chemistry Week, the American Chemical Society takes you on a journey from cow to cone as we explore the chemistry of ice cream.

American Chemical Society
Dec 12, 2014

As part of National Chemistry Week, the American Chemical Society takes you on a journey from cow to cone as we explore the chemistry of ice cream! 

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