Fondant, creamy, flavorful, smooth, and totally addictive, Häagen-Dazs ice cream is considered one of the best in the world. The secrets of its recipe? An unexpected French touch! At the Bonbon editorial office, we conducted our own little investigation into the expertise and products used for the making of our favorite French-made ice cream.
1. The name Häagen Dazs was completely invented
Created in Brooklyn in 1961 by Reuben Matteus and his wife, the Häagen-Dazs name and its Swedish-sounding consonance were invented by the couple to evoke freshness and travel. After the phenomenal success of their first New York shop, the daring couple decided to use top-quality ingredients by establishing themselves in another territory known for its excellent local products.
2. Häagen-Dazs, over 25 years of French history
In 1992, Häagen-Dazs set up shop in Paris to open its first ever European boutique. The brand also built its worldwide production site in Hauts-de-France, in Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines. It's no surprise when you know that the region offers cows particularly rich grass that allows them to produce a very high-quality cream.
3. Handpicked ingredients
Milk, cream, egg yolks, and sugar, these are the basic ingredients for ice cream, but not all are created equal! Whether it's for the production of the 3 essential flavors of the gourmet adventure's early days - vanilla, coffee, and chocolate - or for the 54 flavors that make up Häagen-Dazs' range today, the brand has always carefully selected its products. Today, the famous ice cream sources its milk and cream from 450 farms located around the Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines factory in order to satisfy the tastesFollowing paragraphs have been translated into English: Friends from all over the world.
4. An ice cream without artificial coloring or flavor
Not only are all the ingredients of natural origin, but the recipes also do without artificial coloring and flavor! For example, the vanilla comes from Madagascar and the entire cocoa from West Africa. Reassuring.
5. A committed brand
Besides providing gustatory happiness to people, Haagen-Dazs is committed to improving the living conditions of farming villages it works with. For several years, the brand has been involved - notably through the NGO Positive Planet - in initiatives that help farmers improve their skills in cultivation and processing. This allows them to obtain a better quality product and thus sustain their activity.
