Açaí Sorbet vs Ice Cream for Cafés

Cafés that already sell ice cream often ask what changes if they add açaí sorbet. This guide compares the two on ingredients, allergen information, storage, serving and menu use, using Açaí Scoop as the example. It does not compare nutrition.

Ingredients and allergen information

Ice cream is usually made with milk or cream, and many recipes also use egg. Açaí Scoop sorbet has no dairy and is egg free. Milk and eggs are both on the list of 14 allergens that UK food businesses must declare (Food Standards Agency, allergen guidance), so the difference shows up on your allergen matrix and menu. The full ingredients list and allergen statement for Açaí Scoop are provided with your quote; use those, not this page, for your allergen records.

Açaí Scoop Açaí with Guaraná contains caffeine from guaraná, a natural source of caffeine. Tell customers on the menu or at the counter.

Side by side

Topic	Açaí Scoop sorbet	Typical dairy ice cream
Dairy	No dairy	Usually milk or cream
Egg	Egg free	Used in many recipes
Storage	Frozen at -18°C	Frozen
Serving	Scoop straight from the tub	Scoop straight from the tub
Formats	Traditional in 10L, 5L and 2.6L tubs; Guaraná sizes confirmed with your quote	Varies by supplier
Organic	Not sold as organic	Varies by supplier

Storage and equipment

Both live in the freezer, so a café with an ice cream freezer and scoops can usually serve sorbet with the same kit. Store Açaí Scoop at -18°C. Keep a separate scoop for the sorbet and wash scoops between products, so the sorbet stays clear of dairy and egg on your counter. Tubs are lined cardboard frozen tubs with an Açaí Scoop label; the 2.6L tub suits a small display freezer and the 10L tub suits a busy counter.

Menu use

Açaí bowls: a scoop or two of sorbet in a bowl, topped with granola, fruit, nut butter or coconut. No blender needed.
Dessert scoop: served on its own or alongside cakes and waffles, where you would offer a scoop of ice cream.
Dairy free and egg free option: a choice for customers who avoid milk or egg, backed by your allergen records.
Shakes and drinks: blended with fruit or juice as a frozen drink.

More menu ideas: how cafés can add açaí sorbet to menus and açaí sorbet cost per serving.

Buying for a café

Açaí Scoop is now taking pre-orders. Case sizes are provisional and confirmed on quote, and private label açaí sorbet is offered. See Açaí Scoop, the Traditional spec sheets or Açaí Scoop for cafés and stores.

Supply: Terrapure quotes from Brazil. We do not hold stock or have offices outside Brazil; export and delivery are confirmed on quote.

Questions buyers ask

Is açaí sorbet dairy free?

Açaí Scoop sorbet has no dairy and is egg free. The full ingredients list and allergen statement are provided with your quote.

Can I use my ice cream freezer for açaí sorbet?

Usually, yes. Store Açaí Scoop at -18°C and use a separate scoop so it stays clear of dairy and egg on your counter.

Is Açaí Scoop organic?

No. Açaí Scoop sorbet is not sold as organic. Organic applies to Terrapure's frozen pulp and powder only.

Does Açaí with Guaraná contain caffeine?

Yes. Guaraná is a natural source of caffeine, so Açaí with Guaraná contains caffeine from guaraná. Tell customers on the menu or at the counter.

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