I'm planning to order Dippin' Dots online for a party. What are the critical storage requirements, how long will they last after shipping, and what can I do to extend their frozen life? Also, advise if ordering them a week in advance is feasible, considering their shelf life and storage needs.
Navigate to dippindots.com. Locate and navigate to the 'Online Ordering Policy' page. Scroll down to find information on product shelf life and storage requirements. Identify details about extending the frozen life using dry ice. Navigate to the 'Dry Ice Safety Guidelines' page to find the temperature of dry ice and additional handling instructions. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the user's questions about storage, shelf life, extension methods, and the feasibility of ordering a week in advance.
State that Dippin' Dots cannot be placed or stored in a home freezer, implying a much colder storage requirement. State that Dippin' Dots must be consumed within 48 hours from the time they ship from the facility (not from when received). Explain that the frozen life can be extended if there is adequate dry ice inside the cooler, kept on top of the ice cream, and the container is kept in an environment of 70°F or below. Mention that dry ice is -109 degrees Fahrenheit and requires careful handling with gloves. Conclude that ordering a week in advance is not feasible due to the 48-hour shelf life without continuous and significant dry ice replenishment, making it impractical for a party next weekend.