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      a year ago (edited)

      Hi, we are NINA Gelato & Caffe, from Lima-Peru, @ninagelato.pe

      inspired by #IceCreamChallenge we present our “CHICHA BLU”.

      The idea was to make a sorbet from Peruvian purple corn with which a delicious drink called Chicha Morada is prepared, which usually accompanies traditional Peruvian Creole food, We strengthened the body by increasing the solids content without abusing sugars, while accentuating the color in a natural way, adding a certain amount of fresh blueberries, we obtained as a result a “cocktail of anthocyanins” with quite complex flavor nuances.

      In the preparation technique, first the hot extraction of the flavor and color of the purple corn cobs and spices such as cinnamon and cloves stands out, on this still hot extract we add and mix sucrose combined with the stabilizer and then the glucose. We let this base cool in the ripener and one hour before the shake we add and blend with enough fresh blueberries to intensify the color of our purple corn base with the anthocyanins in their husks, finally a pinch of salt and 0.5% of acid lemon juice round off the flavor of this delicious sorbet.

      Among the most important challenges of our purple corn sorbet we can mention the attenuation of the characteristic color of the drink when it is subjected to churning and freezing, we opted then for a brief maceration with blueberry peels (and its pulp of course) in the same way that red wines get their characteristic color from the musts of purple grapes.

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      • Finally the name chosen for our sorbet was “Chicha Blu” alluding to chicha morada and blueberries.

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        a year ago
        • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

          hello Luis and NINA Gelato & Caffe team! What a joy to see such an authentic and well-executed proposal in this #IceCreamChallenge.
          As a Peruvian living in Lima, I confess that chicha morada is my favorite drink, 😍 so being able to see it transformed into ice cream seems to me simply a delight. The idea of turning it into a sorbet and reinforcing it with blueberries seemed brilliant to me, not only for the color, but also for that “anthocyanin cocktail” you mention. Technically, your process is impeccable: the hot extraction, the balance of solids, and that intuition to preserve the color during whipping, very well done!
          are you planning to incorporate this flavor permanently in your menu or was it just for the challenge?
          Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing something so beautiful, rooted in what is ours and with such a careful technical level. glad to have you in the community! 🌽🍦💜

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          a year ago
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            Muchas gracias Sussan en verdad nos salió un sorbete tan bueno🤩, que lo estamos incluyendo en la carta, muchas gracias al reto #IceCreamChallenge y a scoolinary por ser fuente de tanta buena onda y mucha inspiración, Bendiciones.🤗

            • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

              @cassano-luisgmail-com ¡Qué alegría leer esto, Luis!
              Nos encanta saber que el sorbete fue tan bien recibido que ahora forma parte de la carta de NINA Gelato & Caffe, ¡eso sí que es un logro redondo! 🎉🍦

              Gracias a ustedes por sumarse al reto con tanta dedicación y por compartir una propuesta que celebra lo nuestro con tanta técnica y corazón.
              Nos inspira ver cómo la comunidad sigue creciendo con proyectos tan auténticos como el suyo.

              ¡Un abrazo grande y que sigan los éxitos! 🙌

          • Level: level 3 sous 3 Sous Chef

            Absolutely fascinating! Turning Chicha Morada into a refined sorbet is such a creative tribute to Peruvian tradition and the addition of blueberries for that anthocyanin boost is pure genius. Love how you balanced complexity with natural ingredients. The wine-like maceration technique to preserve the color is next level. 😍

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          • Magnifico, y una aplicación de la técnica sublime. Felicidades

            • Level: level 3 sous 3 Sous Chef

              Fantástica explicación. El color invita a probarlo y con toda esa combinación de sabores seguro que está delicioso 😋

              • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

                ¡Bienvenidísimos NINA Gelato & Caffe! 🌽🫐
                Qué gusto tener propuestas tan potentes y bien pensadas en el #IceCreamChallenge. Ese “Chicha Blu” no solo se ve espectacular, sino que transmite identidad, técnica e ingenio a partes iguales. La idea de reforzar el color de forma natural y construir un sabor complejo con productos locales… ¡es brillante!
                Gracias por compartir el paso a paso con tanto detalle, seguro que más de un Scoolinar va a querer saber más.
                Aprovecho para invitarles a añadir la URL de su Instagram en el perfil de la plataforma: solo hay que ir a Mi perfil > Contacto > Editar > Instagram URL. Así quienes se queden con ganas de conocer más de su trabajo, ¡pueden encontrarlos fácil! 🙌
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                ¡Un abrazo! Esperamos verte seguido por aquí, sumando puntos y sabor 🙌✨

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