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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2. Agriculture
Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services
Chapter 510. Regulations Governing the Production, Processing, and Sale of Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts, and Similar Products
4/17/2025

2VAC5-510-540. Frozen desserts plants that reconstitute powder or dry frozen desserts mix.

A. Powder or dry frozen desserts mix shall be reconstituted with potable water in one of the following ways:

1. If the frozen desserts plant possesses and uses a mechanical means capable of cooling the reconstituted mix to 45°F (7.2°C) within four hours, cold tap water may be used.

2. If the frozen desserts plant does not possess or use a mechanical means capable of cooling the reconstituted mix to 45°F (7.2°C) within four hours, only potable water at a temperature of 40°F (4.4°C) or below shall be used.

B. Powder or dry frozen desserts mix is not required to be repasteurized after being reconstituted with water.

C. Powder or dry frozen desserts mix may be reconstituted with pasteurized milk at a temperature of 40°F (4.4°C) or below.

Statutory Authority

§§ 3.2-5201 and 3.2-5212 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-05-03 § 11.3, eff. December 11, 1985; amended, Virginia Register Volume 3, Issue 10, eff. March 18, 1987; Volume 41, Issue 10, eff. February 13, 2025.

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