What it is used for
Pushcarts and tricycle vendors
A block or two under the stock keeps a cart cold through a full selling day without a plug point.
Wedding and event counters
Hold kulfi, cups and tubs hard for the whole function, wherever the caterer sets up the counter.
Distributor to retailer runs
Send ice cream to shops in towns your freezer van does not reach, in insulated boxes on ordinary transport.
Freezer breakdown at the parlour
Dry ice on top of the tubs buys you a day to get the compressor repaired.
- Price
- ₹110 per kg plus GST
- Minimum order
- 10 kg
- Bulk orders
- Up to 30% off
How to do it
Line the box or cart with the ice cream first, lids firmly on.
Wrap each dry ice block in paper and place it on top of and between the tubs.
Keep the lid closed between sales; every opening lets cold out and warm air in.
Take ice cream out about ten minutes before serving. Straight off dry ice it is too hard to scoop.
How much to order
A cart or 50-litre box usually needs about 5 kg for a selling day. In April to September heat, plan for half as much again.
Before you use itNever let children handle the blocks, and never drop a piece into a cup or cone. Dry ice burns the mouth and stomach.
Questions from this trade
Will dry ice make my ice cream too hard?
It will make it very hard. Let it stand a few minutes before scooping, or keep a layer of cardboard between the blocks and the tubs you will serve first.
How do I keep dry ice overnight for the next day?
You cannot stop it turning to gas. Keep it in a closed thermocol box in a ventilated place and expect to lose a few kilos by morning. Order for the day you will use it.
Can it go inside my deep freezer?
Yes for a breakdown, on top of the stock with the lid closed. Do not keep it in a working freezer routinely; it is far colder than the thermostat expects.
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.