FAQs

ColdSnap™ is a rapid freezing appliance that produces single servings of frozen confections and frozen beverages in less than 2 minutes.

The ColdSnap™ machine accepts shelf-stable, ambient temperature, ColdSnap™ pods – and then freezes and dispenses the contents of those ColdSnap™ pods in less than 120 seconds. No preparation of ColdSnap™ pods is required and no cleanup of the ColdSnap™ machine is necessary.

ColdSnap™ is capable of making single-servings of:

• Ice cream
• Frozen yogurt
• Frozen coffees
• Frozen smoothies
• Frozen healthy shakes
• Frozen cocktails
• Slushies

The initial ColdSnap™ offering will include single-servings of ice cream in various flavors.  Other food & beverage categories will be introduced over time.

Our mission is to transform the way that ice cream and other frozen confections are produced, transported, purchased & consumed.

ColdSnap™ pods are shelf-stable and can be shipped at ambient temperature. As a result, the ColdSnap™ system is independent of the expensive, unreliable, and environmentally unfriendly "cold chain" that is used to bring factory-frozen ice cream and other frozen products to market. ColdSnap™ will capture and grow the already-massive global ice cream market - particularly in geographies where the cold chain is weak and unreliable.

ColdSnap™ will revolutionize the direct-to-consumer ice cream experience. Ice cream can now be shipped direct-to-consumer (both homes and commercial consumers) without the use of dry ice.

ColdSnap™ will bring a superior, personalized, frozen confectionery experience to consumers. Great tasting ice cream and other frozen confections can be prepared on-the-spot, in personalized servings, and free of messy preparation and cleanup.

The ColdSnap™ system makes frozen confections with demonstrably smaller ice crystal sizes than store-bought products. Ice cream made from the ColdSnap™ system is creamier and has a smoother mouthfeel than ice cream that undertakes a deep freeze. ColdSnap™ frozen yogurt has an almost velvety texture. ColdSnap frozen confections (Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Daiquiris) have a silky consistency that is difficult to replicate in any home or bar. In short, ColdSnap™ makes a smoother, better product.

The ColdSnap™ machine uses a proprietary, high-powered, refrigeration system to rapidly freeze and dispense the contents of the ColdSnap™ pod.

To make a frozen confection, the user inserts a ColdSnap™ pod into the ColdSnap™ machine. The ColdSnap machine then reads the QR code located on the ColdSnap™ pod to determine the optimal freezing parameters for that specific ColdSnap™ pod. The user then follows the easy display prompts on the ColdSnap™ machine LED display to make the frozen product.

The ColdSnap™ system is ideal for both commercial settings and homes.

The ColdSnap™ system is a one-of-a-kind, on-premise, benefit for businesses that want to encourage and reward employees and customers. Think: morning frozen smoothies to jump-start the day or ice cream as a pick-me-up in the afternoon.

The ColdSnap™ system is also ideal for convenience stores and other commercial settings that wish to place a ColdSnap™ machine in order to generate revenue and profit through the subsequent sale of ColdSnap™ pods. The ColdSnap™ system has clear merchandising and cost benefits relative to other in-store foodservice equipment options: ColdSnap™ pods do not have to be kept refrigerated and the ColdSnap™ machine does not have to be plumbed for installation, or cleaned once installed.

Finally, the ColdSnap™ system is perfect for any home that wants better-tasting, fresher, frozen desserts and beverages – but without the mess of traditional ice cream makers and blenders.

Simply plug in the ColdSnap™ machine and follow the on-screen instructions. No plumbing is required for the ColdSnap™ machine set up. No consumables (e.g., cartridges, filters) are required of the ColdSnap™ system.

Depending on the selected ice cream or frozen confection product (food & beverage category and flavor within that category), the ColdSnap™ system can take anywhere from 60-120 seconds.

The ColdSnap™ machine dimensions are: 9"W x 17.25"H x 17.5"D. The ColdSnap machine weighs ~50 lbs.

We are currently conducting a small commercial "beta" launch of the ColdSnap™ system in the Greater Boston area - with plans for a broader launch in 2023.

ColdSnap™ pods are made of infinitely recyclable aluminum and may be recycled just like any aluminum beverage can.

No need to refrigerate the ColdSnap™ pods. However, if you choose to keep the pods refrigerated, then there is no negative effect.

ColdSnap™ pods have a minimum shelf-life of 9 months. Depending on the product, some ColdSnap™ pods will have a longer shelf-life (e.g., up to 12 months).

The ColdSnap™ system can make an infinite number of continuous frozen confections and does not require a "re-cooling" phase.