Longer lasting ice-cream developed by scientists

A protein to make the frozen dessert melt more slowly has been discovered by physicists at Edinburgh and Dundee universities

Researchers have discovered a protein that can be used to create ice-cream that melts more slowly than conventional products. It works by binding together air, fat and water - creating a pudding with a super-smooth consistency.

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