---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 58.649"
title: "7"
number: "58.649"
heading: "Physical requirements for ice cream."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/58.649"
---

# §58.649. Physical requirements for ice cream.

- (a) **Flavor.** The flavor of the finished ice cream shall be pleasing and desirable, and characteristic of the fresh milk and cream and the particular flavoring used.
- (b) **Body and texture.** The body shall be firm, have substance and readily melt to a creamy consistency when exposed to room temperatures; the texture shall be fine, smooth, and have the appearance of creaminess throughout.
- (c) **Color.** The color shall be attractive, pleasing, uniform and characteristic of the flavor represented.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 40 FR 47911, Oct. 10, 1975, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.

### Source

Source: 23 FR 9410, Dec. 5, 1958, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.