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+The *freezing point depression factor* (FPDF) is a key indicator towards
+the softness of the frozen base at serving temperature (typically -12°C).
+It is given relative to the effect table sugar (sucrose) has on the freezing point,
+and ranges from inulin with 0.1 to pure ethanol at 7.4.
+
+To evaluate the expected softness of a base, the *total* FPDF is calculated
+from the weight of ingredients, as the sum of `weight[g] * specific FPDF`
+over all sugars / sweeteners (in 100g of ice cream mix), with lactose typically
+included in the EU (PAC value).
+
+Ice cream stored at -18°C with a total FPDF of 20..25 will be easily scoopable,
+while bases with TFPDF<15 will be quite hard. Ice cream is considered soft enough
+when about 65% of the contained water molecules are frozen at serving temperature.
+
 
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