Ice cream is a frozen dessert made from dairy products and is consumed by all ages around the world (Goff, 1997). Ice cream is produced using a variety of ingredients including milk, fat, sweeteners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and other components (dos Santos Cruxen et al., 2017). The taste, structure, density, and resistance to melting are the most important quality properties of ice cream for consumers (Güven et al., 2003). Many factors, such as formulation, ingredients, and processing, affect the texture and acceptability of ice cream (Bahramparvar & Tehrani, 2011). Stabilizer is a significant ingredient in ice cream formulation and, despite being in low amounts in the formulation, has a great impact on the final product quality.The main function of stabilizer is to improve smoothness in the body and texture. Stabilizers are also used to increase viscosity, improve water holding capacity, air incorporation and structure, decelerate melting, and regulate the growth of ice crystals during storage. In addition, stabilizers have a positive effect on the sensory properties of ice cream due to their abilities to delay iciness, increase creaminess, and decrease the rate of whipping (Bahramparvar & Tehrani, 2011;Kurultay et al., 2010).Salep is a natural stabilizer, and has a wide usage area, especially in the production of traditional Turkish ice cream (Kahramanmaraş-type) (Kaya & Tekin, 2001). In addition, salep is traditionally consumed as a beverage in Turkey and various other countries. Salep is obtained from the tubers of wild orchid species in the Orchidaceae family (Tekinşen & Güner, 2010). Turkey is a one of the most important countries in terms of salep production in the world (Sen et al., 2018). Approximately 120 million orchid plants are destroyed every year in Turkey to obtain