Throughout its existence, ice cream has always been a favorite treat of millions. Nobody knows the exact date of its occurrence, but we can say that it was already known in ancient Rome. Of course, then ice cream was not in the form in which we used to use it now: it was a mixture of ice with juices. In the XVIII century. For the first time, a cafe was opened where you could treat yourself to this dessert, and since then it began to spread everywhere.
Ice cream Exo is owned by Inmarko, which is the No. 1 producer in its market segment, based on data on production volume and wholesale and retail sales. The manufacturer began its activity in 1993, and the brand itself appeared in 2006. Further in the article we will tell you more about the famous Exo ice cream, which has many admirers in our country.
A bit of history
At the beginning of its activity, the company was exclusively a distributor of Novosibirsk cold storage plants, and over its 24-year history it has become the largest producer of ice cream. The list of its products includes 18 brands. The most popular of them, along with “Exo”, are “Tycoon”, “San Cremo” and “Russian scope”. Since 2008, Inmarko has been part of Unilever.
Ice cream is made on modern equipment in accordance with international production standards. The company first began to produce not the usual cups and briquettes, but more complex types of sweet products, for example, with chocolate-nut filling.
Kinds
First of all, it should be noted that the difference between the Exo brand and other products in the Inmarko line is the presence of pieces of real fruit in ice cream and a bright rich taste. Exo ice cream is available in three forms:
- popsicle (on a stick):
- home version - in a bucket (it was released in 2008);
- in a plastic cup.
Exo Ice Cream Composition
If you look at the ingredients in Exo Watermelon + Melon, you can see that the chemical content in the product is minimized. Vanilla ice cream, including vegetable fat, contains:
- water
- whole milk and skimmed milk powder ;
- sugar;
- glucose syrup;
- coconut oil ;
- melon filler (melon, sugar, pectin, citric acid, flavor);
- citric acid;
- watermelon juice;
- food flavor "watermelon";
- emulsifier stabilizer;
- natural dyes.
Ice cream “Exo Watermelon-Melon” has pieces of melon and frozen icing from watermelon juice.
Exo Ice Cream Reviews
Opinions about the product are mostly positive: customers note a rich natural taste, the presence of pieces of fruit and berries, which makes ice cream even more attractive. In addition, Exo is low in calories. If we consider the product from the point of view of its external design, then it attracts a beautiful and thoughtful design - this is what fans of the brand say.
Let's talk about delicious vanilla ice cream with melon slices in frozen glaze from watermelon juice. Reviews of it claim that ice cream of this type received a successful combination of two berries. It is moderately sweet and not sugary. Consumers also note the positive fact that the name of ice cream always corresponds to its taste, that is, if “Watermelon-Melon” is written on the package, then in fact you will feel exactly these two tastes.
Glaze has a pronounced and at the same time natural taste, moreover, it is of perfect consistency - and not very hard, but not soft. These two layers can be eaten individually or together - in this case, an unusual flavor combination is obtained. By the way, Exo is the first ice cream to be produced with the addition of watermelon and melon.
“Strawberry mojito”, as the reviews show, is characterized by juicy glaze with mint and lime, which is the outer layer, and inside the product is represented by a delicate ice cream, of course, with the addition of fruit. Indeed, the brand makes the main emphasis precisely on their use in its product. It should also be noted that in this type of ice cream, due to the presence of lime, a light and refreshing taste is felt.
Some reviews indicate that there is not enough jam in the product, while others, on the contrary, speak about the balance of taste and ingredients in the product. In general, it all depends on the taste preferences of each. Glaze was similar: some compare it with frozen juice, which not everyone likes, while for others, on the contrary, the presence of such a shell makes ice cream even more attractive.
Exo: Blueberry-Blackberry
Now let's look at the composition of vanilla ice cream in frozen glaze from mashed potatoes and blueberry and blackberry juice. The product consists of the following ingredients:
- water;
- whole and skimmed milk powder;
- Sahara;
- glucose syrup;
- coconut oil;
- blueberry filler, which includes, in addition to blueberries, sugar, citric acid, pectin, identical to natural flavors ;
- in addition, there is strawberry and blueberry puree;
- lemon acid;
- concentrated juice of two berries;
- emulsifier stabilizer.
Energy value: 166 kcal. The content of the main substances: proteins - 1.9 g, fats - 3.9 g, carbohydrates - 28.7 g.
Various tastes
The choice of flavors of wonderful ice cream is great: “Blueberries + Blackberries”, “Watermelon + Melon”, “Tropic”, “Forest Strawberry”, “Forest Berry”, “Mango Raspberry”, “Pear Orange”, “Mojito Strawberry”, “Gooseberry + Kiwi ”,“ Milk Shake Banana ”,“ Milk Shake Strawberry ”and others. And it continues to expand.
The buyer can always choose something special for himself. The brand provides a sufficient assortment of ice cream, characterized by juiciness of fruits and berries and a daring combination. The product is also presented in a format such as Milk Shake, made according to a special milk recipe, with the inclusion of pieces of fruit.
Reviews of Milk Shake: Banana say that this ice cream has a pleasant creamy banana flavor, the same smell and delicate texture. A decent size candied fruit is found inside. They taste sweeter than ice cream and add a twist to the product. True, as some consumers say, his price is a little expensive.
Exo ice cream in a bucket
Now let's analyze the composition of ice cream in a bucket. Note that there are a larger number of ingredients, but the main components are almost the same:
- water;
- whole milk and skimmed milk powder;
- sugar, glucose syrup;
- melon filler;
- butter;
- milk fat substitute;
- pumpkin puree;
- lemon acid;
- dry cheese whey;
- concentrated watermelon juice;
- emulsifier stabilizer;
- watermelon and vanilla flavors;
- natural dyes.
The icing here is a cross between fruit ice and jelly, which is very popular with lovers of this treat.
There is an opinion that there is a considerable amount of chemical additives in ice cream, but, based on the composition, it can be concluded that the manufacturer still tries to use natural ingredients in the product. Although consumers complain that ice cream of this brand contains vegetable fats, despite not the cheapest price. The price for the Exo ice cream in a bucket is 280 rubles. with a weight of just over 500 g. The price of a popsicle is about 55 rubles.
Beneficial features
We can say that Exo ice cream is beneficial for the body due to natural ingredients, and in addition it affects the production of the hormone of joy - serotonin. In addition, its reasonable use contributes to the fact that the body is tempered and better resists throat diseases. Ice cream can also be beneficial in anemia.
This product also has contraindications, for example, it should not be eaten with coronary heart disease, diabetes, obesity and atherosclerosis of blood vessels. But a healthy person should not abuse ice cream, because a measure is needed in everything.
Ice cream in a glass
It is a creamy ice cream with the taste of two berries, covered with a layer of jam or mashed potatoes. A combination of blueberries and blackberries looks very impressive. Based on customer reviews, we can conclude that the product seems too sweet to some, and a somewhat overpriced one is noted. Many people like the vibrant packaging design. In ice cream, as the manufacturer claims, in fact, there are pieces of berries. Both in taste and smell, it is very similar to yogurt. Outwardly, everything looks very bright and appetizing. In addition, ice cream is not just sweet, but there is also some sourness, which gives the product a peculiar note.
Advertising company
Once the famous singer Anna Semenovich starred in the advertising of this product. She wanted at that time to become the heroine of a fun summer movie, which she managed to do. Filming took place in Israel. The plot is based on the fact that the main character - a blonde in a bright red bikini sunbathes on the beach and eats ice cream, and young people walk around her in circles, not just to draw her attention to themselves, but with the aim of tasting exotic goodies. The producer is known for making bright and unusual videos, the main characters of which are often not people, but energetic and explosive fruits and berries, and the campaign slogan is known to many - “Tell Hello fruits!”
Exo ice cream has gained great popularity among the population due to its unusual solutions, original combination of tastes, as well as bright and stylish packaging, which not only attracts attention, but also helps to preserve all the qualities of the product.