I'm planning to order Dippin' Dots online for a party. Determine the critical storage requirements, how long they will last after shipping, and what can be done to extend their frozen life. Also, advise on the feasibility of ordering them a week in advance, considering their shelf life and storage needs.
Navigate to dippindots.com. Scroll to the footer and locate the 'Online Ordering Policy' link. Click on the 'Online Ordering Policy' link. On the 'Online Ordering Policy' page, identify information regarding product shelf life, general storage requirements (e.g., home freezer limitations), and initial methods to extend frozen life. Locate and click on the 'Dry Ice Safety Instructions' link on the 'Online Ordering Policy' page. On the 'Dry Ice Safety Guidelines' page, 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. 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.