Why You Can’t Find Dippin’ Dots In Most Grocery Stores
Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:24 pm EST
Whether it’s an ice cream sandwich, a gelato, or the latest Ben and Jerry flavor, you can easily get whatever ice cream you want at the local grocery store. Unfortunately, however, you won’t be able to find a tub of Dippin’ Dots no matter how hard you look. So, if you want ice cream in the form of tiny balls, you’ll have to wait until you’re at an amusement park, baseball stadium, or the occasional movie theater, as these are pretty much the only places that offer Dippin’ Dots.
Considering how beloved the treat is, it’s safe to say they’d be a popular product if sold in stores. However, due to how it must be stored, its availability is extremely limited for an ice cream. The Atlantic reports that in order to preserve its integrity, Dippin’ Dots must be stored way below zero at -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything higher, and the product will lose its signature shape. Home freezers are about zero degrees, and supermarket freezers, while colder, are negative 10 degrees at their coldest.
Why You Can’t Find Dippin’ Dots In Most Grocery Stores
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By Kalea Martin/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:24 pm EST
Whether it’s an ice cream sandwich, a gelato, or the latest Ben and Jerry flavor, you can easily get whatever ice cream you want at the local grocery store. Unfortunately, however, you won’t be able to find a tub of Dippin’ Dots no matter how hard you look. So, if you want ice cream in the form of tiny balls, you’ll have to wait until you’re at an amusement park, baseball stadium, or the occasional movie theater, as these are pretty much the only places that offer Dippin’ Dots.
Considering how beloved the treat is, it’s safe to say they’d be a popular product if sold in stores. However, due to how it must be stored, its availability is extremely limited for an ice cream. The Atlantic reports that in order to preserve its integrity, Dippin’ Dots must be stored way below zero at -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything higher, and the product will lose its signature shape. Home freezers are about zero degrees, and supermarket freezers, while colder, are negative 10 degrees at their coldest.
Considering how beloved the treat is, it’s safe to say they’d be a popular product if sold in stores. However, due to how it must be stored, its availability is extremely limited for an ice cream. The Atlantic reports that in order to preserve its integrity, Dippin’ Dots must be stored way below zero at -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything higher, and the product will lose its signature shape. Home freezers are about zero degrees, and supermarket freezers, while colder, are negative 10 degrees at their coldest.
Cryogenically frozen ice cream doesn’t have a stable shelf life
Even though it’s been known as “The Ice Cream of the Future” since its debut in the ’80s, it seems like you’re still stuck enjoying Dippin’ Dots exclusively at the few places it’s sold — unless of course you have your own supply of liquid nitrogen at home.
