What it is used for
Sending frozen stock by ordinary transport
Packed around cartons in an insulated box, dry ice keeps momos, parathas, nuggets, chicken and ice-cream-grade goods hard-frozen on a bus, a pickup or a courier van.
Fish and prawns from landing point to market
Dry ice freezes whatever it touches. For fish you want frozen, pack it close. For fish you want chilled and fresh, keep the dry ice wrapped and to the side and let it slow the melting of ordinary ice.
Meat and poultry for shops and caterers
Frozen meat stays frozen and arrives dry, because dry ice turns to gas and leaves no water in the box.
Backup when the freezer or power fails
A deep freezer that has lost power will hold for a day or more with dry ice laid on top of the stock. Keep the lid closed and the room ventilated.
- Price
- ₹110 per kg plus GST
- Minimum order
- 10 kg
- Bulk orders
- Up to 30% off
How to do it
Use a thermocol or other insulated box with a lid that sits loose. Never tape it airtight.
Put the frozen goods in first, packed tight with as little empty air as you can manage.
Wrap the dry ice in newspaper or brown paper and lay it on top. Cold sinks, so top is best.
Fill the gaps with crumpled paper, close the lid, and open the box as little as possible.
How much to order
As a rough guide, a 40–60 litre thermocol box of frozen goods needs about 5 kg of dry ice for every 24 hours. Add a quarter more for summer heat or a box that will be opened on the way.
Before you use itDry ice is a cooling agent, not a food. It must never be eaten or mixed into food, and the food it cools should be in its own sealed pack.
Questions from this trade
Will dry ice freeze fresh vegetables or chilled items?
Yes, anything touching it will freeze hard. For chilled goods, keep the dry ice wrapped and separated by cardboard, or use ordinary ice with a little dry ice beside it.
Can I send a dry ice box by bus or courier?
Many carriers accept it when the box is vented and they are told what is inside. Tell the carrier before booking; some have their own rules.
Does dry ice change the taste of food?
Sealed packs are not affected. Unsealed food can pick up a slight fizzy, sour note from carbon dioxide, so keep everything closed.
Tell us the kilos, the place and the date.
Dry ice blocks at ₹110 per kg plus GST. Minimum 10 kg. Up to 30% off on bulk orders.