Gothamist features a great interview with Benjamin Van Leeuwen, the man behind the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Trucks currently spreading their wholesome, creamy goodness throughout New York City. The company, as Gothamist points out, focuses on good practice as much as good ice cream; serving cups are made of a chemical-free fiber derived form sugar cane, spoons are made from cornhusks, and all their ingredients are sourced with sustainability and quality in mind. Their commitment to goodness can to be tasted in every scoop too, as Gothamist reports:
How does the Van Leeuwen ice cream differ from others?
We only use fresh milk, fresh cream, sugar and egg yolks. Many other super premiums use this stuff but they supplement it with dry or condensed milk, more sugar and sometimes corn syrup, whey protein and stabilizers. All of this stuff thickens the product. We believe that made the traditional way with only milk, cream, eggs and less sugar, ice cream tastes better. Ours has a light and clean taste but is also very creamy. By not using as much sugar our very special and artisanal flavors can come through.
Have you ever considered having music on the ice cream truck? What songs would you include? I considered it, but people seem so thankful that we don’t that I nixed the idea. I’d want Mark Mothersbaugh to compose something.
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