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Dippin' Dots are tiny beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice. In 1988, microbiologist Curt Jones used his knowledge of cryogenic technology to invent Dippin’ Dots – an unconventional ice cream treat that’s remarkably fresh and flavorful, introducing the world to beaded ice cream
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No. Dippin’ Dots are made at a manufacturing facility and never at the location where you purchase it. Although we do use liquid nitrogen to freeze Dippin’ Dots at our manufacturing facility, all liquid nitrogen has dissipated before it ever leaves our plant. So there is no liquid nitrogen in the Dippin’ Dots you eat.
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While Dippin' Dots ARE out of this world...no, they aren't astronaut ice cream. Dippin' Dots ice cream is flash frozen and can still melt if not stored at the appropriate temperature.The foods that the astronauts eat during their space missions are freeze-dried and in the case of ice cream, do not melt.
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Dippin' Dots are beads of cryogenically frozen ice cream – that means it’s super cold! We use high quality ice cream ingredients, the same found in regular ice cream, and flash freeze it into tiny beads. In other words, we freeze it really fast at extremely cold temperatures, -320ºF to be exact! The ice cream is then packaged and shipped around the world. All Dippin' Dots for our U.S. customers, and much of the world, are produced at our headquarters in Paducah, Kentucky.
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You’ve probably seen Dippin' Dots at theme parks, malls, fairs, festivals, movie theaters, stadiums and arenas. All of your favorite fun places! Franchisees sell Dippin' Dots in malls and stores, as well as local events. Dippin’ Dots can also be found at select convenience stores. Visit our locator at www.dippindots.com/locator to find a Dippin’ Dots location near you! You can also buy Dippin' Dots online for delivery to your home or office! Visit www.dippindots.com for more info about Dippin’ Dots Home Delivery.
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The certification is Kosher-Dairy for year-round use (excluding Passover) by the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis, MO. Our flavored ice Dippin’ Dots are certified Pareve for year-round use (excluding Passover). The symbol for the Vaad Hoeir is an "OVK".
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Our products are produced in a facility that contains milk, tree nuts, wheat, soy and peanut products. Although we make every effort to segregate this ice cream, all of our products are made in the same facility. Products made with peanuts, peanut oil or tree nuts may cause allergic reactions in some people. Some of our products are flavored with or contain peanut oil, peanuts and/or tree nuts. In addition, our ice cream does not contain gluten, although it may be present in certain add-ins. We use flavorings provided to us by other companies which are made in facilities that manufacture products with gluten. For those who are lactose intolerant, we have flavored ice Dippin’ Dots which do not contain milk.To see ingredients and allergens for a specific flavor, please review the ingredients information listed on each flavor page.
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In order to maintain their fun shape, Dippin' Dots must be stored at -40ºF, much colder than regular ice cream. Most grocery store freezers, and home freezers, aren’t cold enough to hold Dippin’ Dots; therefore, we do not sell them at traditional ''take home'' outlets. Dippin’ Dots are now available at select convenience store locations, through special Dippin’ Dots freezers. Visit our locator at www.dippindots.com/locator to see if there one near you!
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First of all, your fundraising organization has amazing taste! Here's what you need to know: Dippin' Dots products are only sold through our system of authorized retailers. Our retailers, however, do have the freedom to participate in fund-raising events for their area and often do! To find a location close to you, be sure to visit our online Locations Database or contact Dippin' Dots Franchising.
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Dippin' Dots, LLC. is a privately held company and as such does not offer publicly traded stock. Please see the information on our Franchise page, Food Service page, or International Licensing page to determine which retail options fits your location.
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Pretty darn fun. Oh, and we do get to eat a lot of ice cream.
FAQs
Why aren't dippin dots sold in stores? ›
In order to maintain their fun shape, Dippin' Dots must be stored at -40ºF, much colder than regular ice cream. Most grocery store freezers, and home freezers, aren't cold enough to hold Dippin' Dots; therefore, we do not sell them at traditional ''take home'' outlets.
What happened to dippin dots? ›The 1,000-square-foot stores would sell Dippin' Dots and Doc Popcorn, with a common selling counter, register, and employees. In May 2022, J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced that it would acquire Dippin' Dots for $222 million; and the sale was closed on June 21, 2022.
Do dippin dots have dye in them? ›INGREDIENTS: SINGLE-SERVING
milk, cream, sugar, artificial flavors, blue #1, red #40, less than 0.5% of (guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, dextrose).
In 1988, microbiologist Curt Jones used his knowledge of cryogenic technology to invent Dippin' Dots – an unconventional ice cream treat that's remarkably fresh and flavorful, introducing the world to beaded ice cream.
Do Dippin Dots go bad? ›We recommend enjoying your Dippin' Dots the day they arrive! Dippin' Dots will last for 48 hours from the time the ice cream ships from our facility - not from when you receive it! If you need your Dippin' Dots to keep cold longer, you may purchase dry ice from a local retailer and add it inside your cooler.
What are Dippin Dots called now? ›Today, Dippin' Dots is part of J&J Snack Foods Corp., (NASDAQ: JJSF) a leader and innovator in beverages and snack foods, after the company purchased the Dippin' Dots and Doc Popcorn brands in 2022.
Who is Dippin Dots competitor? ›Dippin' Dots's competitors and similar companies include Ter Beke, Yogurtland, Bruster's and Abela & Co.
What are the weakness of Dippin Dots? ›Weaknesses of Dippin Dots
While Dippin Dots has its strengths, it also has some weaknesses that impact its overall appeal to consumers. These weaknesses include an unfavorable texture and eating experience, high calorie and fat content, as well as expensive pricing and storage challenges.
J&J Snack Foods has reached an agreement to buy Dippin' Dots, a producer of flash-frozen beaded ice cream treats, for $222 million. The snack maker said the purchase will allow it to add a strong consumer brand with a profitable, growing business that it can scale further.
Why do you have to wait to eat the Dippin Dots after you have made them in the liquid nitrogen? ›The Dip-N-Dots leave the liquid nitrogen at a very low temperature which could cause frostbite if the children were to handle the Dip-N-Dots or if they placed them in their mouth immediately after they come out of the liquid nitrogen.
What flavor are rainbow Dippin Dots? ›
A Colorful Blend of Strawberry, Orange, Lemon, Lime & Blue Raspberry Ices!
Does Dippin Dots use dry ice? ›“When you order Dippin' Dots, it has to remain very, very cold — it can't even go into a regular home freezer — so it's shipped in a cooler with dry ice,” explained Dana Knudsen, Senior Director of Marketing at Dippin' Dots in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.
Can lactose intolerant people eat Dippin Dots? ›We use flavorings provided to us by other companies which are made in facilities that manufacture products with gluten. For those who are lactose intolerant, we have flavored ice Dippin' Dots which do not contain milk.
When did Dippin Dots go out of business? ›Despite the slogan, “ice cream of the future,” the Dippin Dots franchise went bankrupt in 2011. After a savvy acquisition by an oil tycoon for $12 million, they now do over $330,000,000 in revenue per year. The crazy part?
Did Dippin Dots get bought out? ›Pennsauken-based J&J Snack Foods Corp. on Tuesday said it closed on the. “This is a significant day for J&J Snack Foods as we close the largest acquisition in our company's 50-plus-year history,” Dan Fachner, CEO and president at J&J Snack Foods, said.
How to keep Dippin Dots frozen at home? ›YOUR ICE CREAM WILL REMAIN FROZEN AS LONG AS: a) there is adequate dry ice inside the cooler (Dippin' Dots must be consumed within 48 hours from the time it shipped), b) dry ice is kept on top of the ice cream and, c) the container is kept in an environment of 70ºF or below. Dry ice will dissipate when exposed to air.