Dippin' Dots Wasn't Supposed To Be Ice Cream...

Overview

If you were a child of the 1990's then you probably had a soft spot for Dippin' Dots. Known as "the ice cream of the future," the frozen dessert became ubiquitous at stadiums, theme parks and zoos. But despite their popularity, few realize that the science behind those tiny frozen beads was originally developed to create cattle feed. In this episode of Weird History Food, we’re diving into the surprising story and science behind Dippin’ Dots to find out how they're made, what makes them different from regular ice cream, and how the technology behind this iconic frozen snack became useful far beyond the ice cream aisle.