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June 29, 2025 25 mins

Let's kick national ice cream month off properly!

In this episode of "Time We Discuss" I speak with Dr. Maya Warren, an ice cream scientist!

Get ready for a sweet adventure! Join me as I interview Dr. Maya Warren to find out what it's REALLY like creating new flavors and textures of ice cream. From unique ingredient combinations to creative flavor profiles, she shares how flavors work and some of the chemistry involved with melting ice cream (on a macro level).

Whether you're an ice cream enthusiast or just looking for a fun and tasty treat, this video is for you! So sit back, relax, and indulge in the sweet world of ice cream conversation with me and Dr. Maya!

Stay tuned to learn more about the thriving careers and career opportunities awaiting you!

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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - How did you become an ice cream scientist?
2:38 - People reacting to her dream of working with ice cream.
4:53 - Do you create textures too or just flavors?
7:18 - Reverse engineering flavors
11:11 - What wasn't a good flavor?
13:44 - How common are food science jobs?
17:22 - What kind of education is needed to be a food scientist?
19:29 - Conversations among food scientists.
21:29 - What do people need to know about ice cream?
24:07 - Talent has the floor
24:19 - Reminder: National Ice Cream Month is July
25:14 - Reminder 3rd Sunday in July is national ice cream day, get some!
25:22 - Outro

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Dr. Maya Warren

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