Have you checked your office freezer lately? There’s a common misconception that frozen foods like ice cream never expire, making them ideal snacks to stock in your break room freezer. However, that’s not really the case.
We’re here to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the expiration date of our favorite frozen treat. And we are also here to let you know about an alternative to traditionally-frozen ice cream - a delicious, shelf-stable, alternative that requires no refrigeration and can easily be kept on hand in the office.
When Does Ice Cream Expire?
While it’s true that frozen foods often have a longer “shelf life” than their refrigerated or fresh food counterparts, they’re by no means everlasting. Most ice cream experts agree that unopened commercial ice cream stored in the coldest part of your office freezer can last about two (2) to four (4) months (homemade ice cream made without preservatives lasts about one (1) month).
Does ice cream expire before its due date? Sometimes, especially if it was melted and refrozen, or exposed to freezer burn. Below are some ways you can tell if ice cream has gone bad before taking a bite: Remember, the proper way to store ice cream includes keeping it as air tight as possible in the coldest part of your freezer! Let’s be real: no one wants a container of ice cream taking up space in a shared freezer. Let alone a container that’s been opened and has freezer burn that’s yet to be discovered. What if there was a more convenient way to store and enjoy this frozen treat? Well, there is! ColdSnap™ makes single serve ice cream on demand that’s always fresh and delicious. And the best part?: ColdSnap pods do not need to be refrigerated or stored in the freezer! They are shelf stableat ambient temperature and stay good for 9 to 12 months. Meaning you can always have fresh ice cream on hand for you and your colleagues to enjoy at work. This is the easiest way to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth at the office while also saving precious space in your break room freezer.
How to Tell If Ice Cream Has Gone Bad
ColdSnap™: A Better Way to Store and Enjoy Ice Cream