Making soft serve from powder takes about five minutes of work. The only things that really matter are the ratio, full dissolving and a short rest.
Ratios for Revala powders
| Product | Powder | Liquid | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soft serve powder | 1 kg | 2 L cold water or 2.2 L cold milk | approx. 4–6 L soft serve |
| Protein soft serve powder | 1 kg | 2 L cold water or 2.3 L cold milk | approx. 4–6 L |
| Milkshake powder | 1 kg | 2 L cold water + 1 L cold milk | 4+ L milkshake |
| Slush drink powder | 1 kg | 4–5 L cold water | approx. 5–6 L slush |
Step by step
- Measure. 1 kg of soft serve powder and 2 litres of cold water (or 2.2 litres of cold milk). Water gives a lighter, cleaner taste; milk gives a richer, creamier result.
- Mix. Add the powder to the liquid and whisk or stir until it is completely dissolved. A hand blender or a mixing jug with a whisk works well. No heating is needed — the powder is cold-water soluble.
- Rest. Let the mix stand for at least 30 minutes. This lets the stabilisers hydrate fully and gives a smoother texture.
- Freeze. Pour the mix into the hopper of your soft serve machine and freeze according to the machine's instructions.
- Serve. Serve in cones or cups; add toppings, sauces or fruit.
Pro tips
- Overnight in the machine: if the mix will stay in the machine overnight, prepare it with hot liquid (60–70°C). This prevents excessive thickening and helps the mix flow into the cylinder.
- Frozen yogurt style: replace part of the liquid with plain yogurt.
- Mix only what you need: the dry powder keeps 24 months sealed, so there is no reason to prepare more than one day's sales.
- Opened bags: close tightly, keep cool, dark and dry and use within one month.
Troubleshooting
- Grainy texture — the powder was not fully dissolved or the mix did not rest long enough. Mix longer and rest at least 30 minutes.
- Mix too thick in the hopper after a night — use the hot-liquid method (60–70°C) described above.
- Too soft or too hard — check the ratio first, then your machine's viscosity/hardness setting.
No soft serve machine?
Use our ice cream powder for mixer — it only needs water, a hand mixer and a freezer. For cold plates use rolling ice cream powder; for batch freezers use scoop ice cream powder.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ratio of soft serve powder to water?
For Revala soft serve powder use 1 kg of powder to 2 litres of cold water, or 1 kg of powder to 2.2 litres of cold milk.
Do I need to pasteurise soft serve mix made from powder?
No. Revala soft serve powder is cold-water soluble and does not require pasteurisation or homogenisation.
Can I leave soft serve mix in the machine overnight?
Yes. If you plan to leave the mix in the machine overnight, prepare it with hot liquid (60–70°C). This prevents excessive thickening and helps the mix flow into the machine cylinder.
Can I make frozen yogurt with soft serve powder?
Yes. Replace part of the water or milk with plain yogurt to get a frozen-yogurt style soft serve.